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Publication No.666800

Warwick SalutesVeterans

By Eileen Patterson

The Warwick Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars(VFW) commemorated Veterans’ Day with a brief and touch-ing ceremony on Thurs., Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. The gatheredaudience, community members, and local dignitaries listenedas VFW members spoke about the significance of the day.

Town Supervisor, Michael Sweeton asked communitymembers to "Remember soldiers in our prayers; not onlytoday but everyday." Village of Warwick Mayor, MichaelNewhard said, "Thank you to the Veterans and God Bless.America remains the land of the free because of you."

In 1921, an unknown World War I American soldierwas buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Similar cere-monies occurred earlier in England and France, where anunknown soldier was buried in each nation's highest placeof honor (in England, Westminster Abbey; in France, theArc de Triomphe).

These memorial services all took place on Nov. 11, theanniversary of the end of World War I at 11 a.m., (the 11thhour of the 11th day of the 11th month), which becameknown as Armistice Day. Armistice Day officially became aholiday in the United States in 1926, and a national holiday12 years later. On June 1, 1954, the name was changed toVeterans’ Day to honor all U.S. veterans.

In a letter to Harvey V. Higley, Administrator ofVeterans' Affairs, President Dwight D. Eisenhower said, "Ihave today signed a proclamation calling upon all of ourcitizens to observe Thurs., Nov. 11, 1954 as Veterans’ Day.It is my earnest hope that all veterans, their organizations,and the entire citizenry will join hands to insure properand widespread observance of this day."

In a proclamation for the citizens of the United States,Eisenhower said, "On that day (Nov. 11) let us solemnlyremember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiant-ly, on the seas, in the air, and on foreign shores, to preserve

The Warwick VFW Color Guard stand at attention during the playing of Taps while the Post Commander, JosephKrasniewicz, salutes the Flag.

Seymour Gordon Honored for Saving Warwick FarmsBy Scott Webber

Four years ago Warwick voters said "yes" to a $9.5 mil-lion bond issue to fund a Purchase Development Rights(PDR) program in the Town. Since then about $80,000 ofthat has been used to protect 710 acres of farmland fromdevelopment, says Seymour H. Gordon.

Gordon, who has spearheaded the PDR drive inWarwick and serves as chairman of the six-member Townof Warwick Agricultural and Open Space PreservationBoard, says that there are now five farms in the PDR pro-gram, which means that they will never be developed forhousing. Four more farms are on the verge of being pur-chased within the next several months, which will addanother 750 acres under PDR protection. There are alsofour farms that are in the process of being purchased -adding another 730 acres and bringing the total of savedland to over 2,000 acres.

The first five were given easements that drew upon $1.7million in stage funding and another half million in federalmonies. The Scenic Hudson Land Trust contributed anoth-er $1 million. Of the original $9.5 million voted by the Townin 2000, $2 million has gone to the Village of GreenwoodLake, which used the money to buy a former marina at thesouth end of Windermere Avenue for a new Town beach, toenlarge and improve Lions Field as well as expanding the ballfield at the Greenwood Lake American Legion Post.

"What a beautiful beach frontage on GreenwoodLake," Gordon exclaimed. "They really got the best possibleresults out of their $2 million, not only for its scenic beau-ty but recreational facilities." Gordon, 81, was honoredrecently at a dinner given by the Cornell Cooperative

Seymour Gordon (right) receives an award from Lucy T. Joyce, Agriculture Issue Leader from CornellCooperative Extension of Orange County as Patricia

Claiborne, Executive Director from Cornell, looks on.

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SUPERVISOR’SCORNER

By Michael P. SweetonWarwick Town Supervisor

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For Town information log ontowww.townofwarwick.org or tune to CablevisionMunicipal Channel 12.

FEMA and NYS Emergency Mgmt Office(SEMO) wanted to remind anyone who suffereddamage due to tropical storm Ivan that they may beeligible for low interest loans from the US SBA.Homeowners can apply for up to $200,000 torepair or rebuild a primary residence and up to$40,000 to repair or replace personal property. Ifyou need an application call 1-800-659-2955 orvisit www.sba.gov. FEMA can be reached at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).

The Hudson River Valley Greenway has justissued a new map entitled "Hudson RiverGreenway Water Trail," which explores the HudsonRiver and highlights efforts to preserve and protectthis vital waterway. Contact the Greenway forcopies at 518-473-3835.

All agendas and minutes of the PlanningBoard are now available on the Town website atwww.townofwarwick.org/residents/townhall/municipal calendar.

The next regular meeting of the Town Boardwill be held on Thurs., Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in theWarwick Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway.

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BOCES Director Addresses School Board By Nancy Owen

Following the Middle School’s Women’s Choir, thestudent liaisons and the regular Board meeting agenda, Dr.Robert Hanna, Director of the Orange/Ulster BOCES pro-gram, addressed the Board on Mon., Nov. 8. In a speechdirected at the relationship between the local and BOCESBoard of Education, Dr. Hanna complimented Dr. Nataleand Ms. Ann Val for their roles in hosting and conductingseminars for special education teachers and superintend-ents from other school districts.

Dr. Hanna also reminded the Board that they serve asa link between the school and the public. As director heassists Boards and districts to provide appropriate educa-tion for all students. Warwick approves a BOCES budgetof 8.5%, based on our representation in the program, andin turn the Warwick district leases nine classrooms toBOCES for special education students in ours and otherdistricts in the region.

Regent ChangesHanna reviewed changes in state and federal programs

that will impact the Warwick district in the future: On thestate level the Board of Regents is expected to approve arevised proposal from the State Education Dept. for flexi-

bility in providing courses for middle school students.Commissioner Mills is pushing for a 65 minimum pass ratefor all students on Regents exams.

Who is funding "No Child Left Behind" Program?"At this time a safety net remains in place for students

with disabilities, and while raising expectations for stu-dents with disabilities, we must also continue to respond totheir individual needs," said Hanna. The "No Child LeftBehind" program (NCLB), an admirable federal goal, hasleft everyone with a real concern - how is the program to befunded?

Federal aid has declined by almost 15% since 2002.Dr. Hanna informed the Board that Senator HillaryClinton is putting forth legislation to insure the fundsneeded for NCLB, but at the moment we are getting less formore children. If the trend continues by 2006 we will beminus 5% federal aid.

Board Member ResignsAfter Dr. Hanna’s presentation, Board member Everett

Cox submitted his resignation, effective Oct. 31, 2004,which was accepted with regret. School Board PresidentKurt Emmerich praised Everett for his years of service anddedication to the children of the school district. There wassome discussion of the options in this circumstance. The

Board can proceed with an eight member Board, hold aspecial election, or hold an election at budget time to fillthe empty seat for the remainder of Everett’s term. A deci-sion will be made during a work session.

Discussion of Five Year Maintenance PlanAs the last item, Reports from the Board, Stephen

Baldino discussed a five year maintenance plan and askedfor a work session on high cost maintenance projects thathave been delayed in a climate of budget rejections. Heemphasized that projects, such as roof repair and windowreplacement, which could add an additional $500 thousandto a million dollars to a budget proposal, are becoming"more needy and more expensive while on hold." DebraHolton-Smith suggested that this work session should bepart of budget discussions. Dr. Natale disagreed. He wantsthe repair items to be prioritized, in accordance with healthand safety, and not be discussed until after the budget votein the spring.

There were no comments from the public and themeeting was adjourned. The next two meetings are sched-uled for Nov. 15 and Nov. 29, both work sessions, to be heldin the Community Room at 7:30 p.m. The first will be onMiddle School Support School Program Technology andthe second on Differentiated Instruction.

November 1Milton Mann, 48, of Warwick was arrested and

charged with Disorderly Conduct following an incident onMcEwen St. He was arraigned before Hon. Barlet andremanded to the Orange County Jail in lieu of $100 bail.

An 18-year-old male from Greenwood Lake, wasarrested and charged with Criminal Mischief 3rd,Attempted Burglary 3rd, and Attempted Criminal Trespass2nd following an incident on Lake Trail. He was arraignedby Hon. Barlet and released on $1,000 bail.

November 2Jacob R. Gendelman, 41, of Warwick, was arrested and

charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd follow-ing an incident on West St. He was released to reappear inVillage Court.

November 9Candace M. Dowgin, 22, of Pine Island was arrested

and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rdand Operating a Motor Vehicle with a SuspendedRegistration following an incident on Pulaski Hwy. Shewas released to reappear in Town Court.

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He was also given recognition from Warwick TownSupervisor, Michael Sweeton; Warwick Village Mayor,Michael Newhard; County Executive, Edward Diana;Assemblywoman, Nancy Calhoun; and Congresswoman,Sue Kelly, at the dinner held in Slate Hill. "I don’t plan toquit," Gordon said. "I want to enhance the critical mass offarmland in the Town," adding that the more farms, themore business it will bring to the community in the way ofproviding the required equipment to do the work.

Seymour Gordon says the PDR achievement is theresult of long, patient work by many people going back tofirst setting-up a Comprehensive Plan, which was adoptedby the Town Board in 1999. Next was the formation of aWarwick PDR Alliance committee that labored to draw-upa local law as well as set-up the November 2000 referendum.

Gordon first came to Warwick in 1940, when hehelped run the family hardware store, after he was just outof high school. In February 1943 he was drafted into theArmy and landed in the Pacific where he was slated to bepart of the invasion forces that were to land in Japan inNovember 1945. However, the use of the atomic bomb can-celled all that, he reflected, "Saving thousands of lives onboth sides. They were determined to fight to the last."

Out of the service in 1946, Gordon went to HobartCollege on the G.I. Bill of Rights. He returned to Warwickin 1949 where he went into marketing farm machineryuntil he retired from it in 1987. Together he and his friend,Tom Miller, thought up ways to save the sale of farms forhousing. He likes the idea of cluster zoning which results inhalf of the land being set aside for open space.

PDR became reality in Warwick due to a lot of people,Gordon noted, made possible by the support of two TownSupervisors, Tony Houston and later, Michael Sweeton.

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our heritage of freedom, and let us reconsecrate our-selves to the task of promoting an enduring peace so thattheir efforts shall not have been in vain."

In 1968, new legislation changed the national com-memoration of Veterans’ Day to the fourth Monday inOctober. It soon became apparent, however, that Nov. 11was a date of historic significance to many Americans.Therefore, in 1978 Congress returned the observance toits traditional date.

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From The Mayor’s Office

By Mayor Michael NewhardVillage of Warwick

www.villageofwarwick.org

The Holidays begin this weekend with twoevents:

The Warwick Valley Historical Society’sHarvest to Holly Tour – A walking tour of historicbuildings decorated in period finery is Sat., Nov. 20and Sun., Nov. 21. The Merchants and Chambersponsored Home for the Holidays will be Sun., Nov.21 from 12 -5 p.m. with an open house hosted bythe stores throughout our business district.

Congratulations to Patty Raniere and ToniDavis who organized the Shop Rite Partners inCaring food drive. Patty and Toni are pictured onthe special edition Cheerios box for their innovativeefforts and were in the top four stores for their col-lection effort.

Congratulations to Warwick CommunityCenter and Durland Agency recipients of the annu-al Chamber of Commerce awards for significantbuilding renovations.

The Village of Warwick will be participating inthe Annual Toy Drive sponsored by the Departmentof Parks, Recreation and Conservation of OrangeCounty for disadvantaged children in the countybeginning Mon, Nov. 29 through Dec. 20. New andclean used toys and games are greatly appreciatedand may be dropped off at Village Hall Mondaythrough Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

The Village has new water billing software,which will change the format for water billing.Customers will now receive a postcard instead ofthe carbon envelope received in the past. Please bewatchful when you receive your mail.

Leaf pickup has started. Residents are asked toplace bagged leaves at curbside. The Village willgive you a leaf bag for each bag you use. For infor-mation please call 986-2081.

Warwick in Bloom continues to meet on amonthly basis. This is a great committee of volun-teers. Anyone interested in participating, please callHeidi at 986-7310.

Please remember the Village of Warwick has aleash law, and please respect your neighbor andneighborhood by cleaning up after your dog – it’sthe law and punishable by a $250 penalty.

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Holiday Ornament Features Warwick LibraryThis holiday season the Albert Wisner Public Library

will be featured on a commemorative holiday ornamentcreated by artist Heidi Hill-Haddard. The blown glassornament depicts the familiar, 77-year-old, library buildingdraped in snow. These ornaments are a limited edition andeach is hand painted by the artist. They are a wonderfulmemento of this historic Warwick site. The ornamentswill be on sale in Warwick at Newhard’s - The HomeSource beginning Sun., Nov. 21 and Ms. Hill-Haddard willbe on hand to personalize purchased ornaments. The priceis $21.95 including tax. The proceeds will benefit theAlbert Wisner Public Library. Pre-ordered ornaments maybe picked up on the Nov. 21 at Newhard’s.

The Albert Wisner Public Library is featured on orna-ments that will be sold at Newhard’s – The Home Source

in the Village of Warwick.

Main Street in the Village of Warwick was quite the sceneabout 1:30 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 11, as a fire swept throughCafé Samaya, located at 18 Main Street. Volunteers fromthe Warwick Fire Department, who were out on a trainingrun, spotted the fire. Although the fire is currently underinvestigation, Assistant Fire Chief Frank Corkum said thatit "appeared to have started in the kitchen." In this photo,firefighters are battling the fire at the back of the building,above Wawayanda Creek.

Come celebrate the Holiday Season on Sun., Nov. 21,12 noon – 5 p.m. at Newhard’s, The Home Source as theybring in the season with a day of events.

Heidi Hill Haddard will be at Newhard’s from 1 – 4p.m. to personalize a special edition of hand-paintedChristmas ornaments. This year’s image is the AlbertWisner Library. All profits will go to the Library’s buildingfund.

Sunday will also be the kick-off of Newhard’s firstGingerbread Boy and Girl Contest. The contest offers

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ments.As Chairman of the State Senate Elections Committee, I will

continue to work with my Senate and Assembly colleagues onimplementing the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), to modernize,improve and ensure the integrity of elections in New York State.Under HAVA, New York is expected to receive approximately $200million in federal funds for full implementation.

Being involved within our communities is something that isvery important to me. I truly appreciate the opportunity that youhave given me to do what I love, which is to serve the people ofRockland and Orange Counties. My door is always open, so that Ican listen to the needs of my constituents and act accordingly. It ismy goal, once again, to continue to work hard to improve the livesand opportunities for the residents in the 38th Senatorial District.

STATE SENATOR THOMAS MORAHAN

Editor,I would like to take this opportunity to thank the voters of the

38th State Senate District for again showing their confidence inmy leadership, by re-electing me to office. I look forward to work-ing hard to serve the people that I have been honored to representfor another term.

Please be assured that I will continue to be an independentvoice for the needs of Rockland and Orange Counties, and anadvocate for reform in Albany. Budget Reform continues to be atop priority and I hope that Governor Pataki joins us in thisimportant endeavor by signing the much needed Budget Reformlegislation into law. This legislation, which I sponsor, passed theSenate and the Assembly in June. I will continue to concentrate onsecuring state aid for the district's towns and villages to help withsuch projects as downtown revitalization, infrastructure repairs,education, additional school programs and public safety enhance-

Morahan Thanks Voters of 38th State Senate District for Re-election

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Publishing InformationThe Warwick Valley Dispatch (USP # 666800),located at 2 Oakland Ave., Warwick, N.Y., ispublished weekly on Wednesday.George F. Ketchum founded the Warwick ValleyDispatch in 1885. The Dispatch has been pub-lished and edited by Mr. Ketchum and MissFlorence L. Ketchum; by Eugene and Betty JaneWright; and at the present by E. F. Wright andMin Jae Hong.Second-class postage is paid at Warwick, N.Y.Postmaster: send address changes to TheWarwick Valley Dispatch, P.O. Box 594,

Considering the proximity and age of the buildings on that blocktheir quick response saved us from a potential disaster.

Their efforts and good works are truly appreciated.

MAYOR MICHAEL NEWHARD

Editor,On behalf of the Village Board I would like to thank the

Warwick Fire Department firefighters for their immediateresponse and handling of the fire at Samaya Café on Main Street.

Thanks Warwick Firefighters

Not having our freedom all other points become irrelevant.Actually two points very important to me are preserving free-

dom in America however that is done; and also assisting othernations like Afghanistan and Iraq to have their freedom. That iswhat is happening at this moment.

As Americans any reference to us should always be "we" andnot separated into thought patterns of "them" and "us."

SHIRLEY COLFAX

Editor,I read with interest the letter from Ms. Ruszkiewicz, "What

the Democrats Should Do Now."I differ from her opinions in that I agree with President Bush’s

policies and the decisions by our Congress.Our freedom is paramount in my thinking. Our very begin-

ning was about freedom and through our nine major wars thatpoint of preserving our freedom did not change. It always was andin my opinion it remains something worth fighting and dying for.

Freedom is Worth Fighting For

and dedication is appreciated.We would like to thank the Warwick Police Dept. and the

Warwick Ambulance Corp for their assistance. We would also liketo thank any person or persons that saw and reported the fire,especially Michael McDermott, and the unknown person thatwent to notify Sharlene’s Hair Design. A special thank you toLuci’s Beauty Salon for helping Sharlene in a time of need, and alsoto the Inspectors - Town and Fire.

MARIE NICK

Editor,The owners of Bistro West & Main; Sharlene’s Hair Design;

and Owner of the building, Charles Mondello, would like to thankthe Warwick Fire Department for all their successful efforts in bat-tling the fire that took place on Thurs., Nov. 11.

We are very fortunate to for your speedy efforts to put the fireout so quickly. It is with great pride that we congratulate all of thevolunteer firefighters, Captains, and Fire Chief at Warwick andany other firemen that assisted with the fire. Your professionalism

A Note of Gratitude

Calling All Members of Goshen’s Class of 1974Remember the TV show, "Car 54 - Where are you?" Well,

Goshen High School Class of 1974, Where are you? The Class of 1974 was a real "party bunch," while in school

together, but hasn’t been much for reunions. Many classmates arestill in the area, but have escaped the radar. You won’t want tomiss the 30th reunion of the class, which should be wild enoughto last for awhile.

If you recognize any of the following names, please contactWendy Bynum-Wade at 845-294-0583 or webynum@mail-market-ing.com: Bette Banks, Linda Cavazzini, Christine Chagaris, HenryCoccetti, Diane Day, Frank Rassiga, Debra Rehnberg, Ruth Rissmeyer,Carol Robelen, Tina Rosinski, Debra Dineen, Helen, Rossi, DennisDlugolecki, Larry Schatz, Cindy Sherlock, Laura Shuback, JeanetteTanner, Bobby Dombrowski, Tim Ferris, Cheryl Frommer,

Christopher Geer, Debbie Rassiga, Sylvia Glatzer, Richard Vernooy,Chris Haltom, Cathy Hawkins, Mary Ellen Weiss, Melida Hernandez,George Wierzbowski, Claude Williams, Janet Jordan, Gail Kehoe, TobyKnapp, Gail LaChapelle, Charles Letts, Vicki Liebler, Billy Liebler,Anna MacLeod, Karen McAliece, Brian McNulty, Donna Moore, RoseNoha, Donna O’Brien, Harry Pitt and Michael Warren.

If anyone has any information of the whereabouts of teachers,administrators, school employees from that era - it would be great-ly appreciated. The reunion will be held on Sat., Nov. 27 at the Hallof Fame Harness Racing Museum in Goshen from 6 – 11 p.m.Tickets are $35 per person and may be purchased by sending acheck payable to: Class of ’74 Reunion Committee, C/O WendyBynum-Wade, 45 Fletcher St., Goshen, NY 10924. Informationabout this reunion may also be found on www.classmates.com.

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Making the most of Warwick’s first snowfall of the season are Monica Brzozowski,eight years old, and her father, Rysazrd. After some freezing rain on Fri., Nov. 12, thesnow made its way to the Hudson Valley. Residents woke up on Saturday morning to

bright sunny skies and about an inch of snow on the ground. In celebrating herfather’s birthday, Monica and her dad, embraced the day by making this very tall and

handsome snowman.

Rabbitt Accepts Kraham’s Concession

In a written statement released to localpress, Assemblywoman-elect AnnieRabbitt (R, C) expressed her gratitude tothe residents of the 97th Assembly for theirtrust and support as she accepted Mrs.Kraham’s offer of concession in the race tosucceed Howard Mills as the next memberof the New York State Assembly.

Rabbitt went on to state that sheappreciated the opportunity to present tothe voters of the 97th her vision of seriousreforms which she looks forward to work-ing on with Governor Pataki and MinorityLeader Nesbitt in "ending the cycle of dys-function that presently prevails in Albany."

Warwick Voters Choose BushIn November’s election for President

of the United States, Warwick voters choseRepublicans, George Bush and DickCheney (8,175), over Democratic candi-dates, John Kerry and John Edwards(6,184). On the Independence line forPresident, Ralph Nader received 191 votesfrom residents whereas, LibertarianMichael Badnarik got 27 votes and RogerCalero, from the Socialist Workers party,received five.

Warwickians were divided on the racefor United States Senator. Republican

Howard Mills, who represented Warwickin the Assembly, came out short with 6,038against the Democratic incumbent CharlesSchumer, 6,695. Replacing Mills in thevacant Assembly seat will be TownCouncilwoman Annie Rabbitt, who wasWarwick residents preferred choice at7,185 votes verses Democratic opponentBonnie Kraham’s 5,460 votes.

Also coming in strong wasCongresswoman Sue Kelly (8,350), aRepublican against Democratic MichaelJaliman (3,918).

Paws for DemocracyTo help teach their students about the

elective process, teachers at SanfordvilleSchool thought it would be fun to hold amock election at the level that elementarystudents could comprehend. Classes (K-5)were invited to vote in our Cat (Democats)and Dog (Republicanines) "Paws forDemocracy Election" on Mon., Nov. 1.Students could also choose to vote for anIndependent party (another animal).

Teachers were able to use this opportuni-ty to expose their students to what theConstitution states about who is eligible tovote and run for president. Older studentslearned about the Electoral College, how toregister, the politics of campaigning, and loadsof vocabulary related to Election Day. At theend of the day, Dogs won with 312 votes. TheIndependent candidates received 128 votes,and the Cats finished with 108 votes.

6 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, NOVEMBER 17, 2004

Village of Florida

By Mayor Jim Pawliczek

This article is my way of communicating withyou, the residents of the Village of Florida. Anyopinions expressed are strictly my own.

While we certainly enjoyed a taste of "winter-wonderland" last week, followed by a crisp andsunny day, the weather did bring to mind thepromise of future episodes that may not be quite soenjoyable. In keeping with these thoughts, I want toremind you that overnight parking on all streets inthe Village is prohibited beginning on the 15th ofNovember and ending April 15th. The efficientservice of the Village of Florida DPW crew willdepend on our cooperation in this matter.

Thanksgiving is fast approaching and, as usual,the Florida Lions Club will be hosting their annualbreakfast on the following Sunday the 28th ofNovember. The menu is pancakes, eggs, toast,French toast, and choice of meat. The cost is $6 foradults and $4 for children under ten years of age.The place is Teresa’s Toadstool. The times are 6:30a.m. to 1:00 p.m. To purchase tickets, stop in at theToadstool or see any Lions Club member. Your gen-erosity in partaking of this benefit is going to helpthe Lions honor their commitment to assist theVillage with the purchase of new playgroundequipment for Walter Sturr Park.

Tom Chevrier, Village Trustee and Chairmanof the Youth Recreation Committee, announcesplans for a six-week baseball clinic in February andMarch 2005 at Frozen Ropes baseball facility,Chester, New York. Registration sign-up dates areSaturdays, the 11th and 18th of December duringthe winter basketball games and Thurs., Dec. 16from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Seward. The cost is $25 withno allowances for late registrations. For furtherinformation you can call Tom at 651-5113 or AlKennedy at 651-3016.

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By Colleen McAvey

The rumbling of construction vehicles from E.P. JansenNursery can still be heard in the Village of Florida. But thepounding of hammers off Glenmere Avenue could not drownout the voices of Village residents that are concerned with thecontroversy surrounding Jan Jansen’s 32 acres of land. Jansen,a member of the Warwick Zoning Board of Appeals, is ownerof the nursery, and has been clearing and leveling his landwithout a permit. Some of this land is in the Village of Floridaand some of it is in the Town of Warwick.

Florida Village Building Inspector Adrian Mateosianissued two citations to Jansen based on complaints of noiseand the knowledge that no permission permits, advice orenvironmental clearance was requested or granted to Jansen.Mateosian indicated that Jansen made independent decisionsregarding the land in two municipalities and both municipal-ities appear to have completely different expectations of thelandowner.

In an interview with Florida Mayor Jim Pawliczek, hereiterated that neighbors and residents concerned about thetraffic and noise raised the initial concerns. Some residentswrote letters to the Village, requesting that the Village checkinto the legality of the situation. Residents are also concernedover the affect this growing commercial wholesale businesswill have on property values in the area.

One resident stated, "This is in no way a positive impacton the area my family and I live in. I am concerned that thenegative impact of this operation in my neighborhood has yetto be realized, as will its negative impact on the Village ofFlorida." Some of the concerned residents met privately withJan Jansen and since then, those individuals have made no fur-ther complaints.

However, with growing noise and traffic Mayor Pawliczekasked Mateosian to look into the matter. Mateosian discov-ered that Jansen created a rear entrance to his business inFlorida without proper permits. Jansen says that he does notneed permits nor has he done anything wrong because hisproperty falls under Agricultural Residential Zoning. Yet,Florida officials dispute this.

In a phone interview with Jan Jansen, he stated that hewas going to file an "interpretation of the rear entrance" withthe Florida Zoning Board of Appeals. Mayor Pawliczek veri-fied that Jansen did file this recently and will appear before theBoard on Tues., Dec. 7. Florida Zoning Board of AppealsAttorney Robert Fink has disqualified himself from the sched-

Dispute Over E.P. Jansen Nursery Continuesuled hearing. Any resident within 300 feet of the concernedpiece of property will be notified.

According to the Village of Florida Zoning laws it statesunder Article VII, Off-Street Parking and Loading Facilities119-2 - Permitted Accessory Parking: DRIVEWAYS - "Nodriveway shall provide access to a lot located in another dis-trict, which lot is used for any use prohibited in the district inwhich such driveway is located." Florida officials stand firmthat this piece of land is not Agricultural Residential and anydisturbances of land have to be put before the Zoning Board.

Jansen is also using his land as a stone yard and the pres-ent work being done is in order to enlarge the yard. Jansenalso takes a firm stand that his land falls under "LandscapingAccessories" and therefore is covered under the AgriculturalResidential Status and does not require permits.

In frustration over this matter, Mayor Jim Pawliczek’sstated in his column in the Oct. 6 issue of The Dispatch, thatthe Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) hadinitially ordered Jan Jansen to cease the operation in thebeginning of September. But on Sept. 29 "Officer Martin(from the DEC) indicated that the project was not under thejurisdiction of the DEC."

In a phone interview with The Dispatch on Nov. 5,Robert Martin, the DEC representative clarified his position.Martin said that after receiving a call about the situation heordered Jansen to cease all work, but this was only until hecould make a visit to the sight and assess the situation.

When Martin visited Jansen’s nursery on Sept. 28, hefound the operation to be "environmentally sound." Martinfurther stated he found the site to be "in compliance" and thatit did not need a permit for any of the work in Warwick.Martin says that the work being done was in Warwick and didnot affect Florida.

"Mr. Jansen did a good job; he smoothed the surface andwas concerned about water erosion and used silk fencing (thisis a woven plastic fiber that stops soil from moving)," saidMartin. He further stated that Jansen was not removingmaterials from the site as in a Mining Operation.

However, if he should choose to remove materials he hasthe same right as anyone else because according to the MinedLand Law, "Any landowner can remove 750 cubic yards or1000 tons, whichever is less, of material from their propertywithout a permit.

Still this controversy continues to linger over the Villageof Florida and all appears to be very quiet in the Town ofWarwick.

Florida Village Board Gets Down to BusinessBy Colleen McAvey

The Florida Village Board held their regular meetingof the Board of Trustees on Tues., Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Afterthe Pledge of Allegiance, the Board approved theTreasurer's report and a loan from the General Fund to theCapital Fund in the amount of $2422.50 for engineeringfees for the Water Filtration Plant.

Motions were made and seconded to purchase a snow-plow system in the amount of $15,000 for the Ford - F -800. Other approvals were to hire Attorney RichardGolden at an hourly rate of $175 to participate at theDecember 2004 Florida Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)meeting. Attorney Robert Fink, has stated he cannot rep-resent this month's ZBA meeting, due to a conflict of inter-est, regarding Jan Jansen’s application for an "interpretation" of therear entrance to his whole-sale nursery and stone yard.

Board Denies Water RefundThe Board voted to deny Peter Vaughn's previous

requests for a refund in the amount of $283.73 from hiswater payments. Mr. Vaughn believes his meter was defec-tive and he was overcharged. Gene Conklin looked intothis matter on behalf of the Village. Conklin, who replacedthe meter and monitored it over the past few months, stat-ed that at the current rate of use, the Vaughn’s next billwould be approximately $132. Based upon this informa-tion, Conklin believes the old meter was not defective andthe previous bills were "just and fair."

Search for Fire Inspector TabledThe meeting continued with a motion to table the

search for a Fire Inspector because the Board wishes to con-tinue to place ads in the local newspapers for additionalcandidates. The Board also tabled Kevin Kayes request forthe dedication of the Phase III roadway in Village estates.

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Heidi Hill Haddard will be here to personalize limited edition ornamentsto benefit the Albert Wisner Library. 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Our gingerbread contest entry forms will be available. Stop by for somedecorating ideas, demonstrated throughout the day.

Delicious samples of Holiday treats - some savory, some sweet.

Find the most unusual Christmas and Holiday decorations to make yourHoliday setting sublime!

Trustee MacDonald has an extended "punch list of items"that need to be addressed prior to accepting the road fordedication.

The Board also approved a 90-day extension of ahouse trailer on Farries Ave. to allow for the completion ofrenovations caused by a fire. The Board approved therequest of TAP Enterprises for a vendors permit to selltools at the Knight's of Columbus Hall on Dec. 3. Theyalso approved the payment of delinquent taxes to theCounty of Orange in the amount of $13,159.65 plus interest.

Regarding the matter discussed at a joint public hear-ing on Oct. 28, the Board approved the petition for theannexation of "Land for Elkarpo, LTD" from the Town ofGoshen to the Village of Florida. This land will be used forthe development as a Planned Adult Community.

WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, NOVEMBER 17, 2004 7

Veterans' New ID Cards HelpBattle Identity Theft

With identity theft as the major fraudreported by Americans in 2003, theDepartment of Veterans Affairs (VA) hasdesigned a new identity card for veteransthat will safeguard confidential informa-tion.

"The new identification card ensuresveterans' personal information is protect-ed," said Secretary of Veterans AffairsAnthony J. Principi. "It also helps preventthe theft of important benefits and servic-es from veterans that they earned by theirservice to our country."

The card, formally known as theVeterans Identity Card (VIC), will haveveterans' photos on the front and identifythem as enrollees in the VA's health caresystem.

Encrypted on a magnetic tape on theback of the card will be the veteran's SocialSecurity number, date of birth and a con-

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CRAFT FAIRSaturday, December 4, 2004

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Warwick Reformed Church to Collect Gift-Filled Shoe Boxes

Take out the wrapping paper andstart making your lists – it’s not too earlyto start thinking about Christmas! Arearesidents are preparing to bring joy to ahurting world this holiday season by pack-ing and collecting shoe box gifts forOperation Christmas Child.

Warwick Reformed Church, 16 MapleAve., will serve as a 2004 drop-off site forOperation Christmas Child. The churchwill be open to receive gift-filled shoeboxes during the project’s NationalCollection Week, Nov. 15-22. Local hourswill be Mon. – Sun., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Allother times can be made by appointment.

This is Warwick Reformed Church’sfirst year as a drop-off site for OperationChristmas Child, a project that encour-ages children, families, churches andgroups to fill empty shoe boxes with toys,school supplies, hygiene items and per-sonal letters, then hand-delivers them tochildren in need around the world.

Warwick Reformed Church hopes tocollect 1,000 gift-filled boxes from OrangeCounty and the surrounding areas thisyear. Over 6.6 million gift-filled boxeswere collected worldwide last year. Thisyear, gift-filled shoe boxes will be sent tochildren in some 100 countries around theworld, including children suffering in the

one actual case, a woman, living on a small income, askedfor the price of a headstone for a son she had buried. Herwish was fulfilled.

"When I read about this organization," said Vreeland."I thought about my grandmother who is 87. She happensto be spoiled but other seniors who paved the way for ourgeneration also deserve to be spoiled." During Vreeland’svisit to Mt. Alverno Center, she explained the purpose andgoals of the Twilight Wish Foundation.

When she asked for individual wishes, there was anenthusiastic response. Besides the pony, the requests, alldutifully recorded, ranged from chocolate chip cookies toan old fashioned Sunday afternoon with the family gath-ered together at the dinner table. One woman stated thather only wish was to live at Mt. Alverno Center forever.That testimonial was priceless.

Donations to the Twilight Wish Foundation can bemailed to P.O. Box 1042, Doylestown, PA 18901. For addi-tional information on the local chapter now being formedcall Laura Vreeland at (845) 988-9334.

At the 50th Anniversary Brunch Celebration of the Warwick Valley Humane Society, held atthe Landmark Inn on Oct. 24, Suzyn Barron, President, accepted an award certificate from

The Humane Society of the United States on behalf of the society's staff and directors. Thisaward was given to the Warwick Humane Society "for their extra commitment and great

sacrifice in safeguarding animals that are victims of cruelty." The Warwick Valley HumaneSociety presented Ruper Baron, Recording Secretary, with an International Star Registry

Certificate for the star named in his honor, recognizing his unwavering and long standingdedication and for being "a true friend and champion of all animals."

trol number. The magnetic strip alsorecords whether the veteran has a service-connected disability.

Identity theft is one of the fastestgrowing crimes in the nation. The FederalTrade Commission listed identity theft asthe number one fraud reported by con-sumers in 2003. Requests from veteransand their Congressional representativeswere instrumental in bringing about theselatest changes.

Veterans should request the new cardat their local medical center. Processingwill take five to seven days once eligibility isverified. VA hopes to complete the conver-sion to the new, safer card by mid-November. The existing cards will remainvalid until veterans receive their new cards.

Edito’rs Note: The following was provid-ed by the Hometown News Service of theDepartment of Veterans Affairs.

Getting Wishes from the TwilightAbout two years ago, Kathie Deak, Administrator of

Mount Alverno Center’s licensed Adult Home and AssistedLiving Program, granted a resident’s request to bring herpiano to the facility. The staff found a convenient locationfor it and the piano has been a source of joy and entertain-

ment ever since. However, another resident recently askedfor a pony and no matter how much the staff loves to pleaseeveryone, it is unlikely that they will agree to house thelarge animal.

The request for the pony was actually made somewhatin jest and it occurred during a visit to Mt. Alverno Centerby Laura Vreeland, who is forming a local area chapter of anew non-profit organization known as the Twilight WishFoundation. Vreeland, who lives in Warwick with her hus-band Tim and their four children, learned about the organ-ization, founded last year in Bucks County, Pennsylvania,from a magazine article she read while waiting in a doctor’soffice.

The aim of the Twilight Wish Foundation is to honorand celebrate seniors and to show them that they are notforgotten. Still in its infancy, it may not be able to grant awish for a world cruise or a mink coat but it does bringsmiles to seniors by granting simple wishes like a dinnerand show, a ticket to a favorite TV program or an auto-graphed baseball.

Sometimes the requests are more serious. A visit froma relative who couldn’t afford to travel, for example, may bearranged with the purchase of a round trip train ticket. In

Laura Vreeland explains the Twilight Wish Foundationto residents of Mt. Alverno Center.

Darfur region of western Sudan, hurricanevictims in Grenada, and children who sur-vived the recent terrorist attack in Beslan,Russia.

"It's truly amazing how one shoe boxgift can make such a difference in a child'slife. Operation Christmas Child providesus with a simple, yet meaningful way ofloving others in today's world," said LenaMcGuire, who is volunteering as the sitecoordinator for Operation ChristmasChild. Operation Christmas Child is aproject of Samaritan’s Purse, an interna-tional Christian relief ministry headed byFranklin Graham. Samaritan’s Purse coor-dinates year-round relief and developmentprojects in over 100 countries around theworld.

For more information about WarwickReformed Church’s participation inOperation Christmas Child, call 1-845-986-9360. For more information onOperation Christmas Child, or to receivefree materials, call 1-800-353-5949 or visitwww.samaritanspurse.org.

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Cheerios Box Features Florida Resident By Eileen Patterson

When you buy your next box ofCheerios, you may see a familiar face smil-ing back at you! Two local Associates fromShopRite in Warwick have been chosen tograce the back of a special Cheerios box, inhonor of their store’s commitment to alle-viating hunger through the ShopRitePartners in Caring program. The Cheeriosbox was unveiled at a special ceremony atShopRite on Fri., Nov. 12.

Patty Raniere, of Florida and ToniDavis of Middletown are featured on anlimited edition Cheerios Boxes that wenton sale Nov. 14. A total of 75,000 special-edition boxes will be available. The box isdesigned to honor ShopRite Associates,who took part in a unique competitiondeveloped by ShopRite Partners in Caringand General Mills. Also featured on thebox with the 51 Associates is NASCARdriver Jeff Green, who drives car #43.

Car #43 was also at the store for thecelebration to commemorate Patty andToni’s accomplishment. The car is ownedby NASCAR legend Richard Petty, who hassupported the ShopRite Partners in Caringprogram by featuring the program’s logoon his car during Nextel Cup Races.ShopRite Partners in Caring is a charitablefund that donates $2 million annually to

1,400 charities throughout sevenNortheastern states.

"This is our chance to honor thosestore owners and Associates who are dedi-cated to the ShopRite Partners in CaringProgram. Millions of Americans skip ameal to feed their children. The ShopRitePartners in Caring Program is how we helpour local communities fight hunger," saidKaren Melete, spokesperson for the pro-gram. "We are grateful to General Mills fortheir support of the program and theirgenerous donation."

The competition, which was spon-sored by ShopRite, ShopRite Partners inCaring and General Mills took place dur-ing the summer. The competition chal-lenged Associates to design the most eye-catching display to draw attention toawareness for hunger, which affects some35 million Americans. Community mem-bers may remember the van parked infront of ShopRite in Warwick.

Toni and Patty led the team and chal-lenged customers to help fill the van withfood for local hungry families. NationwideShopRite Associates also promoted theShopRite Partners in Caring programthroughout their stores and raised morethan $98,000 through $1 donation cards,offered to customers at check-out. In addi-tion, General Mills offered ShopRite

Administrator of Community Relations for Wakefern Food Corporation, Tim Vogel(left) and Warwick Store Manager, Kimberly Thompkins (right) congratulate ShopRiteAssociates, Patty Raniere (second from left) and Tony Davis.

Partners in Caring a $1 donation for everyfour select General Mills products pur-chased by customers up to $20,000. Of the75 stores that entered the competition, the25 top performing stores were declared

winners and are the recipients of the limit-ed-edition Cheerios boxes, which featuretwo Associates per store. ShopRite ofWarwick placed fourth in the final 25stores.

Evening of Recycled Band Members for TeensBy Jesse Heffler

Hey Warwickians, get ready for another show at theWarwick Valley Community Center (WVCC)! This one isset for Fri., Nov. 19 at 7 p.m., sponsored by the WVCC TeenCenter. It will be just in time for runny noses, strippedtrees, and at the end of a promising disc-golf season. Here’sthe line-up so far!

The Night Terrors: Don’t let these kind-hearted hairfarmers fool you. Under all their zombie-eating charmthere exists a unique brand of raw power that brings unde-niable heaviness and a breath of fresh, creative innovationto the table. Watch out. Their live show tends to pack apunch. The Night Terrors don’t just play to audiences -they level them. Check out: www.nttr.net / www.purevol-ume.com/thenightterrors.

Knives Wide Open: Dutchess County’s hardest joinforces with this evil wrecking crew that features ex-mem-bers of All Out War, Dissolve and Devil May Care.

Robots and Empire: Besides sounding like the possi-ble title for the next Terminator screenplay, Robots and

Special Events & Programs at the WVCCRegistration is open for Fall II 2004 classes at the

Warwick Valley Community Center (WVCC). Classes arescheduled to begin the first and second weeks ofNovember. There are still limited openings in the SmallFry Preschool in the four-year-old afternoon class. AnEnrichment class is also available for four-year-olds in theM-W-F a.m. and p.m. classes, on Tues. and Thurs. from1:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Also, new this year are extended day hours available tofour-year-olds in the M-W-F class. The morning class willbe held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., the afternoon is from 11a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Students can also extend their hours withDance DAÑAMARIA Dance or Music and MovementClasses. Popular children’s classes include Art Masters,Intro to Ballet, Beg./Int. Drawing, Cooking with Colleen,Children’s Theater, Fun with French, Play-Acting,Pottery/Ceramics, Nature and Science, and Time for 2s.

The Afterschool Program for Grades K-5 is growing.Bus transportation is available for Park Avenue School stu-dents. The program started in September and runs untilJune 2005, Mon. – Fri. from 3:30 to 6 p.m. The fee is $30per week. There is a yearly registration fee of $15. Siblingdiscounts and financial aid are available.

Popular classes for Teens include Beg./Int. Drawing,Paint Like the Masters, Pottery/Ceramics, Teen Theater,Intro to Juggling, and Creative Kitchen Cooking Class withRoseann. Also, the FREE Teen Center is open every after-noon from 2 - 6 p.m. and offers a variety of activities forstudents in Grades 6-12. For adults, classes include

Intermediate Ballet, Basic Music Theory, Ceramics OpenStudio, Creative Scrapbooking, Kathak Dance of NorthIndia, Beg./Int. Pottery, and Yoga (a.m. and p.m. classes).

Winter Dance DAÑAMARIA Creative MovementDance & Music and Movement classes begin Nov. 20. Callfor class schedule and availability. Free trial classes forKindermusik Parent/Child classes. Currently offeringVillage (0-1 _ yrs.) and Our Time classes (1_ - 3 yrs.), greatfor boys and girls! The Warwick Valley Community Center(WVCC) has special events planned for November, includ-ing a Bean Bag Making Workshop, Thanksgiving CookingWorkshop with Roseann, and Half-Day Aftercare Program.

A Thanksgiving Cooking Workshop with Roseann willbe held on Sat., Nov. 20 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. The work-shop is open to students in grades 2-6. Children will learnhow to make pumpkin pies and apple dumplings to bringhome for the family. Cost: $15. Other ongoing events atthe WVCC include the Independent Film Club and LatinDancing. The Film Club meets on the first and thirdSaturdays of the month. Movies are open to adults 18 yearsand older. Doors open at 7:30, the movie begins at 8 p.m. A$5 donation requested. For more information call 986-5498.

Latin Dancing meets the second and fourth Saturdaysof each month from 7 - 9 p.m. Learn the Merengue, Cha-Cha, Salsa, Rhumba and Mambo in a fun environment.Singles and couples welcome. Registration required, callMaria at 987-1770.

For more information or to register for the programscall the WVCC at 986-6422.

Empire is a post-hardcore band with catchy vocal lines,used to be called When Dreams Die, and are well-seasonedveterans of the Chance’s many stages.

Honest God and the Sportos: A testament to the prac-tice of recycling. H.G. and the S.P. are a mix ofMurdershift, The Butcher Boys, Humans are the WorstInvention, Lunch With Beardo, Hibachi Joe, and TheEmergency. Expect angry, thrashy hardcore played by a"Dream Team" or "Justice League" grouping of musical all-stars and offenders. Check out: www.fdhrecords.com

I Am the End: This group was formerly known asLizzie Borden and has always been a growling, vindictive,distorted guitar heaving safety-net with teeth. Their pres-ence on this show ensures one of the heaviest bills I’ve everhad the pleasure of writing about.

The show starts at 7 p.m. and costs five dollars.Remember, it’s an alcohol, tobacco and drug-free event!

The Warwick Valley Community Center is located at11 Hamilton Avenue in Warwick. Check out www.wvccen-ter.org and www.nttr.net or call 845-986-6422 for informa-tion and/or directions.

Warwick PlacesFourth at Big "E"

By Bob Blanco, Chapter Secretary

After coming in second place at the New York StateFFA Convention, the Warwick Valley ParliamentaryProcedure team placed fourth at the Eastern StatesExposition in Massachusetts this September. The teammembers included John Hill, President; Matt Sidoti, VicePresident; Bob Blanco, Secretary; Chris Thiessen,Treasurer; Mike Sidoti, Reporter; Greg Hodgson, Sentinel;and Danny Geoghan as the alternate. Nancy Colgan, FFAAdvisor, coached the team. John Hill and Mike Sidoti, both2004 Warwick Valley High School graduates, took time outof college to compete.

The Parliamentary Procedure contest is based onRobert’s Rules of Order, the rules to properly run a meet-ing. The team is required to run a meeting according tothese rules, while passing and debating on a required mainmotion. Each member has a motion that they must makeduring the meeting. The team has ten minutes to run themeeting, and going over the time limit results in penaliza-tion. The team is scored on time, how smoothly the meet-ing was run, relevance of debate and motion, and knowl-edge of Parliamentary law, which is tested by a fifty-ques-tion quiz taken prior to running the meeting.

Members of the Warwick Valley ParliamentaryProcedure Team are (from left): John Hill, ChrisThiessen, Danny Geoghan, Greg Hodgson, Bob Blanco,and Matt Sidoti. Mike Sidoti is not pictured.

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Warwick Chamber Recognizes Several Area BusinessesBy Eileen Patterson

The Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce held itsAnnual Membership dinner on Fri., Nov. 12 at theWarwick Valley Country Club. The membership consistsprimarily of business owners in Warwick. Shop owners,attorneys, Village government officials and representativesfrom larger organizations in Warwick were present. Theevent took place on the evening of the first snowfall of theseason, but the weather did not deter the members fromtaking part in a relaxing get-together at the Warwick ValleyCountry Club.

Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres were served while theJim Kunkel Jazz Trio provided background music. Asguests settled down for dinner, they were educated by Dr.Michael Klemens, Director of the MetropolitanConservation Alliance. He spoke about maintaining theappropriate mix of people, land and wildlife in the land-scape of the community, while allowing economic growthto occur.

Referring to this mix he said, "The autumn picture inWarwick’s tapestry of beauty is a result of its biodiversity."From his perspective of wildlife preservation, Dr. Klemenscautioned land developers to be aware that they must takecare to appropriately place new housing developments inorder to protect the wildlife.

The evening also included the presentation of two spe-cial recognition awards. The first recipient was the moversand shakers behind the Warwick Valley Community Centerin the Doc Frye Building on Hamilton Avenue. Dr. IraRosner, Mayor Michael Newhard and Karen Thomas werepresented with a plaque from the Chamber in recognitionfor Outstanding Building Renovation to the Center.

Dr. Rosner’s remarks included thanks to a very longlist of supporters who have been involved in the projectsince its inception in 1976. In his description of the beforepicture, the Hamilton Avenue building was a mess of peel-ing paint, a watery basement, a leaky roof, and old anddrafty windows.

The transformation of Warwick’s first high school toits present state as the Warwick Valley Community Centerincluded support from many community organizationssuch as the Lions Club, Rotary, and the Jaycees. TheCommunity Center now boasts handicap accessible bath-rooms, new doors, new windows, new landscaping and anupdated heating system.

Dr. Rosner declared that none of these changes couldhave taken place without help from the community whichincluded grants from Warwick Savings Foundation and theUnited Way. In his acceptance of the award, MayorNewhard said, "We accomplish a great deal in our commu-nity because of our partnerships. We have to remain advo-cates of the things we love…we need to hunker down andremain loyal."

The second presentation was an award to Garrett, Stuand Ken Durland, proprietors of Seely & Durland Inc. Thisaward was in recognition for Outstanding BusinessBuilding Renovation. The Seely & Durland building,which is located at 13 Oakland Avenue, was completelyupdated during the past year. The Durlands’ objective wasto maintain the original look and charm of the buildingwhile creating an up-to-date office in which to conducttheir very busy insurance business.

Garrett Durland accepted the award on behalf of hisbrother and father. His remarks included a thank you to

staff and customers for their patience during the nine-month project. In addition, Durland was grateful to thecontractors performing the job. He named Harry Farv, BillMerrick of Merrick Construction and Ken Porter of KPHome Builders as the driving forces behind the successfulcompletion of the renovation.

The evening concluded with a raffle of prizes donatedby shops in the Village. The Chamber members apparent-ly never tire of the opportunity to raise funds for andawareness of the needs of the Village. They held a 50/50drawing; the proceeds of which will assist in providing newholiday decorations for the Village.

Local business owners who are interested in joiningthe Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce may contactthe Chamber at PO Box 202, Warwick, NY 10990 or call theChamber office at: 845-986-2720.

Stu, Ken and Garrett Durland were awarded a plaque bythe Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce in recogni-tion of Outstanding Business Building Renovation.

Karen Thomas, Director of the Warwick ValleyCommunity Center, Dr. Ira Rosner and Mayor MichaelNewhard accept the award for Outstanding CommunityBuilding Renovation for the changes and improvementsto the Community Center on Hamilton Avenue.

Mandell Specializes inMatrimonial & Family Law

Warwick resident Richard Mandell hasestablished a practice in matrimonial andfamily law, specializing in mediation andcollaborative law, at the Law Office ofBarbara J. Strauss at 60 Erie Street inGoshen. Mandell recently retired afternineteen years as a Support Magistrate inOrange County Family Court. He becamewell known for his work promoting inno-vative, non-adversarial dispute resolutionprocesses. He is offering his services as amediator, negotiator and collaborativelawyer to clients who are interested in min-imizing conflict and its effect on their chil-dren in resolving custody and supportissues.

Mandell says, "I am looking forward toworking with Barbara and other attorneysto settle disputes while reducing the bitter-ness that often accompanies a litigateddivorce." Strauss said she thinks that sheand Mandell will make a good team. "Ihave admired his knowledge and expertiseas a Support Magistrate and we havetaught together in the Parents Apart classfor many years. My experience as a formerprosecutor and a divorce litigator will com-pliment Richard’s emphasis on alternativedispute resolution."

After practicing law in Warwick from1975 to 1982, Mandell was the founder anddirector of the Orange County MediationProject, now known as the DisputeResolution Center. He has trained severalhundred mediators in Family Court andhelped establish the Parents ApartProgram, which educates parents on theeffects of divorce on children. He hasreceived awards from the Orange CountyBar Association and the Women’s BarAssociation of Orange and SullivanCounties for his work assisting families.

Mandell is a graduate of DartmouthCollege and the University of MichiganLaw School. He received a post-graduatefellowship at the National University ofMexico, Institute of Judicial Studies and heis fluent in Spanish. Mandell co-authoredthe training manual, "A Child CenteredApproach to Custody - VisitationMediation" and is a member of the editori-al board of the Family Court Review.

Mandell can be reached at 845-294-2616 or at rmandell@frontiernet.net.

Richard Mandell

10 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, NOVEMBER 17, 2004

Bertoni Gallery HostsSmallworks Exhibition

On a beautiful fall evening on Sat., Nov. 6, Bertoni Gallery on KingsHighway in Sugar Loaf had its 4th Annual Smallworks ExhibitionOpening Reception. Awards were given to the most outstanding work inthe show, which was juried by Tony Blomfield, owner of Port of Call andJames Antonie, a local artist.

The first place winner was Mike Jaroszko for his "Trumpet Player."This original oil painting was voted not only for the absolutely stunningtechnique that was wonderfully executed, but for its symbolism as well.Within minutes the painting was sold and is going to a happy home inWarwick.

The winner of the second place award was Susan Minier for her fabric col-lage that was voted "best use of materials." This is a piece not to be missed!

The third place award was won by Ping Xu for her "Legend of Silk"painting and was described as the most "imaginative, playful and cre-ative piece in the show." This award was sponsored by the BarnsiderRestaurant, a local family restaurant.

Denise Parisi was the winner of the honorable mention award forher photograph entitled "Silence," which both judges said had, "A greatpoetic statement." This award was sponsored by Donna Colombo ofStudio 32, which is a new dance studio in Sugar Loaf.

Bertoni Gallery's regular business hours are Thurs. - Sun. from 11-6 or by appointment. For more information on the exhibition call 845-469-0993.

A silk painting titled "Legend of Silk" by Ping Xu was the winner ofthe third place award sponsored by The Barnsider Restaurant.

Photographer Nick Zungoli of Sugar Loaf has just pub-lished a new book titled "Hudson to Delaware/The GreatValley." It is the first book of photographs to provide a com-plete overview of the local region. The Great Valley is locatedbetween the Hudson and Delaware Rivers, and straddles theborders of New Jersey and New York.

"This magnificent area between two of the greatest riversin the world has not received the national attention itdeserves," said Zungoli. "Wherever I travel it seems that peo-ple are unaware of its beauty and rich history. It is surprisingto many that such a place exists only an hour drive from ourcountry’s largest metropolis. Its low profile is evident by thefact that even locals are unaware that the region is actuallycalled The Great Valley. I have tried to put a face on it forpeople who have never been here or don’t know it very well."

Nick Zungoli, is a nationally recognized landscape pho-tographer who lives and works out of his studio, TheExposures Gallery, located in Orange County’s art and crafthamlet of Sugar Loaf. His fine art nature and travel photo-graphs and posters have been exhibited at galleries and muse-ums around the world. Zungoli has also contributed to pub-lications such as Sierra Magazine, Nature ConservancyMagazine and Popular Photography.

He has established himself as the areas pre-eminentlandscape photographer since opening The ExposuresGallery twenty-five years ago. Zungoli decided to mark theanniversary by creating a book that would not only docu-ment his years in the Great Valley, but also underscore theimportance of preserving what is considered by many to be alandscape of national significance.

"It is important that parcels of land that contain extraor-dinary vistas, pristine aquafers and offers contiguous wildland be identified and spared development in each town,"says Zungoli. The beautiful images of nature he has captured

Nick Zungoli Publishes Photo Book of Regionover this period of time are lavishly reproduced in this coffeetable book. The photos guide the reader through a visualjourney from river to river and offer an unparalleledoverview of the region.

Zungoli organized theimages into four chapters: "TheHudson and Palisades," "The NJ-NY Highlands," "The GreatValley," and "The Delaware andKittatinny-Shawangunk Ridge."Trail Conference author/editorDaniel Chazin contributed chapteressays and illustrator Jack Fagan cre-ated a regional map for the book.The book preface was co-written byPaul Dolan, Executive Director ofABC News International, and his wife,JoAnn, former Executive Director ofthe NY-NJ Trail Conference.

The hardcover book contains 140color photographs and comes elegantlyboxed in a handmade cloth slipcase. Nicktraveled to Verona, Italy to have the bookprinted and bound. "Italy has becomeknown as the place to make high qualityart books," says the photographer. "It waswell worth the expense to go there to over-see the printing. Editoriale Bortolazzi-Stei,specializes in working with artists and muse-ums from around the world. They did a fab-ulous job of matching my original color photographs."

Nick Zungoli will celebrate the 25th year anniversary ofThe Exposures Gallery with an exhibit of photographs andrelease of his new book titled, "Hudson to Delaware / The

GreatValley." An open

house and book signing will take placeon Sat., and Sun., Dec. 4 and 5, from noon to 6 p.m.,

at The Exposures Gallery, located at 1357 Kings Highway inSugar Loaf. The public is invited. For more informationabout Nick, visit www.exposures.com or call 845-469-9382.

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Black Box Theater Opens in WarwickA new theater opened its door on Halloween in the

Village – no, not Greenwich Village in Manhattan - butright in the heart of Warwick. There were standing roomonly crowds at the "Black Box Theater" on 63 WheelerAvenue, as Warwick Ballet Theaters hosted Dracula. Thetheater has been a vision of its owner, Lucinda Henry, formore than five years. The traditional "Black Box" formathas been designed for versatility by Lloyd Jeffords, a theaterproject designer and resident of Warwick.

It was incorporated in one of Warwick’s oldest build-ings that originally was used as the "Grange," where Townmeetings and dances were regularly held. The old prosce-nium still exists where bands were once staged. The wideopen space and original structure has been restored overthe past 10 years for its continuing and primary use as mul-tiple training studios, which can now be easily transformedinto a creative and versatile performance space.

With the addition of full scale theatrical lighting,

Adam Binder, a famous artist from the United Kingdom willmake his only U.S. appearance at Winslow Therapeutic Center onSat., Dec. 4. Adam carves small statues and other beautiful piecesthemed from animals and nature and has a large following.

"Last October, with the help of the many U.S. and U.K.collectors who supported our fundraising efforts on the NewYork leg of our Halloween Tour, we were able to make ameaningful contribution to Winslow Therapeutic Center.Winslow’s staff were so pleased with our fund-raising results,that they have very kindly invited us to hold an event at theircenter in Warwick," said Adam.

Winslow Therapeutic Center has won critical praisefor the positive results of its innovative use of hippothera-py for physical, cognitive, and psycho-social rehabilitation."Hippotherapy" (from the Greek "hippo" meaning horse)is physical therapy that utilizes the natural movement ofthe horse to help riders regain physical strength, mobility,

English Artist to Appear at Winslow Therapeutic Center

and coordination.There will be an exclusive event piece limited to atten-

dees only. The raffle prizes will be pieces hand picked fromAdam’s personal collection, all proceeds going to WinslowTherapeutic Center and in the usual spirit of Adam BinderEditions, there will also be another exclusive surprise on thatday. Collectors must be present in order to purchase a piece.

The event will start at 2 p.m. with lots of fun games until6 p.m. when dinner will be served, followed by SquareDancing from 7 – 9 p.m. Winslow’s 30th Anniversary "BootsN’ Britches" event had a ‘Western’ theme, so feel free to dressup accordingly, because Adam will be awarding a prize for thebest costume. Whether you are coming in costume or incasual dress, please be sure to dress warmly.

For more information call Jaime Phillips at (845) 986-6686. You can also find out more about Adam Binder and hiscreations at www.adambindereditions.com.

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sound system, tracks for theater drapes and scenery,portable dance floor, movable platforms and seating, theDancer’s Studio is now able to host a variety of theatricalvenues. The space is adaptable to small musicals, plays,bands, poetry readings, choral groups and instrumentalrecitals. The theatrical opportunities for local performingartists to practice their craft is vast.

Owner, Lucinda Henry is excited to offer this space toa "community overflowing with theatrical talent." Draculaexpertly performed by WBT was the perfect opening forthe "Black Box." The company had performed Dracula onbigger stages in the past but the overall audience consensuswas that by being closer to the dancers and actors was amore emotional and awesome experience. Even non-balletlovers left exhilarated and excited for future performances.

A full summer stock is currently being planned for per-formances by a variety of artists as a well as residents Dancer’sStudio students and the Warwick Ballet Theater Company.

Downtown Warwick celebrates the beginning of theholiday season with their annual open house, "Home For TheHolidays," on Sun., Nov. 21. The Bookstore will host booksignings with two local authors offering great gifts for fans offootball and horses. New York Times sports reporter BillPennington will be on-hand from 12 noon - 1:30 p.m. andnovelist Judy Reene Singer will appear from 1:30 – 3 p.m.

For nearly 70 years, the Heisman Trophy has beenawarded annually to the best college football player in theNation. Perhaps more than any other sports award, theHeisman has taken on mythic qualities and left its indeliblemark on the American consciousness, turning the recipientsinto nationally-revered stars. In THE HEISMAN: GreatAmerican Stories of the Men Who Won, award-winning NewYork Times sportswriter Bill Pennington celebrates the com-pelling history of this most prestigious individual sportsaward with profiles of many of the notable athletes who havelaid claim to the bronze statue.

Bill Pennington is a Pulitzer-Prize nominated reporterfor the New York Times and has been writing about sportsfor 25 years. A former syndicated columnist, Pennington is afive-time winner and ten-time finalist for the Associated

From the Gridiron to Horses: TheBookstore Welcomes Local Authors

Press Sports Editors' national writing contest. He lives withhis wife, Joyce, and three children in Warwick, NY.

Judy Renee Singer’s New NovelThere are plenty of ways for jilted wives to get revenge.

But Judy Van Brunt wanted more than revenge: she wanted awhole new life, preferably one with horses. So she wrote anote to her cheating husband, quit her teaching job, andheaded south to a horse farm owned by a German taskmas-ter named Katarina. Taking us along for Judy’s exhilarating,often bumpy lessons in topics far beyond the equestrian,Horse Play is Judy Renee Singer’s new novel that is asparkling, colorful and fresh take on fresh starts. A formerhigh school English teacher with graduate degrees in psy-chology, Judy Reene Singer has been in love with horses sincechildhood. She has covered the equestrian world for publica-tions including Dressage Today, Horse Play, and TheChronicle of the Horse, which named her a top feature writer.Her experience with horses ranges from saddle breaking toriding Grand Prix dressage. She rides and writes in OrangeCounty, NY.

The Bookstore is located at 20 Main Street in DowntownWarwick. For additional information call 986-8880.

‘The Art ofPlanning’

Sugar LoafSugar Loaf was chosen as the recipient of SUNY

Albany’s extensive study by its graduate program inGeography and Planning. The SUNY team and the SugarLoaf Vision Committee, in conjunction with the SugarLoaf Chamber of Commerce and the Sugar LoafCommunity Foundation, invites the public to attend thepresentation of, "The Art of Planning: A Creative Vision fora Unique Community" on Sat., Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. The pres-entation will take place at the Lycian Pavilion.

12 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, NOVEMBER 17, 2004

by Scott Webber

SEVENTY YEARS AGONovember 21, 1934

• Tommy McGovern celebrated his sixth birthday witha theater party and then went home to Cherry Street fora party with his friends - Bruce Hulse, Erwin Swinson,Walter and Robert Van Riper, Kenneth Eurich, JamesBarrett, Sonny Littell, Dolan Knapp, Russell Eurich,Bernard and Leo McGovern, Marjorie Morgan, DonnaSmith, Jessie Smith, Miss Sarah Sullivan and Mrs.Benjamin Smith.• Tom DeKay of New Milford parked the family Fordnear the Oakland Theater in the evening when he went tothe movies. He left the key in the car and when he cameout the car was gone. After searching the neighborhood,the car was found "across the street, less a gallon of gas."• The same thing happed to Abe Shipman of Amity.When he came out of the movies, his new Chevrolet wasgone. He called the police and later that night, Chief G.William Clark found it parked on First Street.• Charles Posten of Greenwood Lake was the onlyhunter in the region that year to report killing a moose.He got a 700 pounder with a large spread of horns,which he killed with his first shot from his RemingtonAutomatic Rifle in the wilds of New Brunswick, Canada.• The Warwick Oil Company next to the theater (Phone412) offered heating fuel oil for 6.5 cents a gallon.

SIXTY YEARS AGONovember 15, 1944

• Cpl. Thomas P. Donald, son of Mr. & Mrs. CharlesDonald of Greenwood Lake, and Cpl. Allen Brown ofGreenwood Lake, met for 20 minutes in France wherethey talked about home. Brown also has met with T-4James Sayer of Greenwood Lake, "small world."• A birthday party was held in honor of Randy Spechtat the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Specht. Hegot a war bond as a gift. Present were Jackie Askham,Henry DeMouth, Charles Hasbrouck, John Fancher,Ernest Niper, Larry Morse, Zig Peschel Jr., and Danieland Walter Dennis.• R.H. Macy & Co. operated Cam Isida for its employeesas a vacation center. The property was formerly owned bythe New York Telephone Company when it was known asSherwood Hall. Arthur Druschang, General Manager ofthe camp, and Katherine Bostick, Food Purchaser andKitchen Director, were married at the camp.

FORTY YEARS AGONovember 18, 1964

• H. Quackenbush & Son advertised Agway Snow Tiresfor $15.95 plus tax.

• The Village Tavern on Meadow Road, Florida, wasadvertising a Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner for $3.25,"with extra large portions."• The Demerest Hotel on South Street and RailroadAvenue was offering a Thanksgiving Dinner Special for$2.75 and on Friday nights a $2 special combinationseafood dinner.• The Warwick Wildcats Football Team beat Goshen28-7 to become Orange County Champs with five wins,no losses, one tie.• Edward Warneski, who lives on Mt. Eve Road, refusedto send his kids to school on grounds that the Mt. Eve-Pulaski Highway Bridge was cracked and unsafe to sup-port school buses. Petitions circulated to have Townofficials act and get it repaired.

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGONovember 14, 1979

• County Legislator Victor Ludmerer competed in theU.S. Marine Corps 4th Annual Marathon inWashington, D.C. He was one of 8,300 entrants to do the26 mile, 385 yard run from Alexandria, Virginia throughGeorgetown into Washington.• Isabel "Is" Paddock announced that she will retire onJanuary 1, 1980, after 42 years as a secretary in the WarwickValley schools. She was once District Clerk; when shebegan work in 1937 there were 890 pupils and 34 teachersin the District. One of her jobs was to type all examina-tions and run them off on the mimeograph machine.• St. Joseph’s Church, Florida, was the scene of the Sept.22 wedding of Rose Marie Krzyzczuk of Mt. Eve Road,who became the bride of John P. Pennings. Rose isemployed as an advertising specialist at IBM inPoughkeepsie. John is employed at IBM in Fishkill as anelectrical engineer.

TWELVE YEARS AGONovember 18, 1992

• Lorraine Gamache, Greenwood Lake resident, waschosen to replace the late Harold K. Stickle as a memberof the Town Board. A 17-year resident, she has been areal estate agent with Sugar Loaf Real Estate.• The 1992 Presidential election results: Bush/Quayle5,325 votes; Clinton/Gore, 3,850 votes; for Congress,Gilman 7,029 votes, Levine, 2,376; for State Senator,Holland 6,024 votes, Hess, 4,117; and for StateAssembly, Bonacic, 6,976 votes, McGovern, 840.• The Warwick Wildcats Football Team lost to Onteora,29-13, at a game played in Kingston. "It just wasn’t theirnight. The Indians played even better, had a little luck,and earned their win against the best that was," wroteAnne Ruszkiewicz. They outnumbered their opponents442 to 286 yards, but still lost.• SOS was selling fuel oil at 88.9 cents a gallon. A 1992Dodge Spirit Automatic was going for $9,900 atWarwick Dodge.• In real estate, Warwick Country Realty was listing a1915 Farmhouse on 3.4 acres with five large bedrooms,dining room and country kitchen including a 680 squarefoot barn for $124,000 while a three bedroom, 2.5 bathsin Werner Heights in Florida was going for $189,900.

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You may help by donating a new toy, not gift-wrapped,at WVT offices at 47 Main St., Warwick or 529 Route 515,Vernon (8-5 Monday-Friday). Toys may be dropped off untilDec. 16. For more information call 845-986-8080 or 973-764-8080.

Last year was the most successful campaign in the 56-year history of Toys for Tots. Marines distributed 15 millionnew toys to 6.6 million needy youngsters. This monumentalaccomplishment is a tribute to the tireless work and dedica-tion of the 456 local campaign coordinators throughout thenation, the Marine Forces Reserve, the Marine Toys for TotsFoundation, and the outstanding support of millions of car-ing Americans and corporate America.

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Behrooz (Bruce) Ghorbanian and Sussan Chakamian,owners of Silken Wool museum quality Persian rugs, arecurrently featuring two special promotions to help philan-thropic causes in the spirit of the Holiday season. If a cus-tomer purchases any rug between now and Dec. 25, SilkenWool will donate 3% of the proceeds to the charity of thecustomer's choice.

Bruce and Sussan have been very supportive ofWinslow Therapeutic Center. They will donate an addi-tional 5% of all purchases made by patrons of Winslowback to the Winslow Therapeutic Center.

Visiting Silken Wool in November and December, cus-tomers will have the opportunity to purchase some of themost spectacular hand-knotted Persian rugs you've everseen at discounted prices up to 30% off, including rare andantique rugs.

To expand their inventory, Bruce and Sussan have

made two trips to Iran this summer. They both attendedan international exhibition of rugs in Tehran, Iran andwere able to purchase many one-of-a-kind pieces.

"Now with a large inventory between the two stores at56 Main Street, Warwick and at 398 Franklin Avenue,Wyckoff, NJ in Bergen County, we are sure to meet everytaste and every budget," states Sussan. The two stores areonly forty miles apart, offering a variety of shapes, colors,and sizes complimenting today's homes and home decor.

Customers have reported to Bruce their pleasure at thenew and varied designs found at Silken Wool compared toother stores. A special feature of Silken Wool is their policy ofpersonalized service. To help you decide what size or color youneed, a complimentary interior design service is provided byprofessional designers. The rugs are delivered to your homewhere you can see how they look with your surroundings.

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The Friends of Albert Wisner Public Library held theirAnnual Meeting on Tues., Nov. 9, in which, new officers forthe 2004-05 Executive Board were elected. Colleen Larsonwill replace out-going President Sharon Linnea Scott andBeth Zimmerman will be First Vice President. MaryHennel, Peggy Arizmendi and John Golenski will continueto serve as Second Vice President in Charge ofMembership, Treasurer and Recording Secretary for theupcoming year. Irene Schacher is the new CorrespondingSecretary, replacing Sarah Hock. Members-at-Large will beRoberta Beany and Barbara Fink. The Friends thankedSharon Scott and Sarah Hock for their leadership and com-mitment to the Library Friends.

Founded in 1973, The Friends of the Library is an

organization whose purpose is to support Warwick’s PublicLibrary and to raise awareness of the contributions theLibrary makes to the community. At the meeting theExecutive Board presented Library Director, RosemaryCooper with a check for $5000 for the Library’s operatingbudget. Over the past year the Friends have raised over$10,000 for the Library’s New Building. The Friends alsoassist the Library with Kindergarten sign-up, the on-goingbook sale, the Summer Reading Program and a variety ofLibrary events and programs.

For information about joining the Friends inquire atthe Library, visit the Library’s website at www.alber-twisnerlibrary.org (click the button "About the Library"),or call the Library at 986-1047.

Friends of the Library Elect New Officers

The Library Friends gathered for their Annual Meeting on Nov. 9. Pictured from left are: Roberta Beany, ColleenLarson, Beth Zimmerman, Mary Hennel, Irene Schacher, Sharon Scott, Peggy Arizmendi and John Golenski.

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OBITUARIESPassing through Nature to eternity. -Shakespeare

CYNTHIA GAIL "CINDY" STIDWORTHY CASSCynthia Gail "Cindy" Cass of Carlsbad, N.M., beloved

wife, mother, daughter and friend, went home to be withthe Lord on Wed., Nov. 3 2004 after a courageous battlewith Leukemia. She was 40.

Cindy was born Jan. 8, 1964 in Warwick to Jon andHelen Henry Stidworthy. She graduated from WarwickValley High School and went on to earn her Bachelor’sDegree from New Mexico State University.

On April 20, 1996, she married KC Cass in Carlsbad,N.M. Over the years, she had worked in various healthcarerelated positions in the Carlsbad area. She was an activemember of the First United Methodist Church in Carlsbad.Cindy loved people and loved life. She will be greatlymissed by her family and friends. Cindy was fiercely inde-pendent as indicated in the words of her own first sentence,"I do it myself." She maintained that independence untilthe very end.

Survivors include her husband KC Cass of the familyhome; one daughter, Kayla Cass of Carlsbad, N.M.; moth-er and stepfather, Helen and Glen Estes of Abilene, Texas;father and stepfather, Jon and Carol Stidworthy ofWarwick; one brother, Bruce Stidworthy and wife Tammyof Albuquerque, N.M.; one sister, Cheryl Winship and hus-band Kevin of Goshen; six stepsisters, Naomi Lindsey andhusband Paul, Loretta Estes, Maureen Kohler and husbandJohn, Jackie Pierson and husband Orrin, Barbie Torres andhusband Rudy, Debbie Phillips and friend Steve Young;mother and father-in-law, Boneva and Gerald Cass ofCarlsbad, N.M.; brother and sister-in-law; Patrick andDonna Cass of Carlsbad, N.M.; numerous nieces andnephews; and special friends, Tracy and Jay Francis ofCarlsbad, N.M.

Services were held Fri., Nov. 5 at First UnitedMethodist Church with the Rev. Craig Cockrell officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemiaand Lymphoma Society, 1660 Maddy Lane, Keego Harbor,Michigan 48320.

Denton-Funchess Funeral Home was in charge ofarrangements.

BEATRICE LEWISBeatrice Lewis of Chester, N.Y., a lifelong area resident

entered into rest on Wed., Nov. 3, 2004 at home in herchair. She was 92.

The daughter of Rutherford and Myrtle PredmoreStevens she was born Feb. 17, 1912 in Goshen.

She was the widow of David Lewis.Mrs. Lewis was an active member and worker for the

Sugar Loaf United Methodist Church, Sugar Loaf and amember of the Ladies Society of the Church. Beatrice wasalso a past member and past president of the WarwickGolden Senior Citizens.

Survivors include three children, Mildred Lewis Shoveof Warwick, Ivan Lewis at home in Chester, and Mary AnnBeneski also of Chester; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.

Visitation was Fri., Nov. 5 at T.S. Purta Funeral Home,Florida, N.Y.

Funeral Services were held Sat., Nov. 6 at the SugarLoaf United Methodist Church, Sugar Loaf. Rev. MaryHowell officiated.

Burial was in Warwick Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to the Sugar

Loaf United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 98, Bellvale, NY10912.

PEARL ROWEPearl Rowe of Warwick passed quietly on Wed., Nov. 3,

2004 at St. Anthony Community Hospital. She was 89.Born in New York City on May 31, 1915, she was the

daughter of Victor and Rebecca Tanzman Perlman.Her thoughtfulness and humanity were an inspiration

to all.She is survived by her husband of 52 years Marcos

Rowe, devoted daughter, Carole; beloved sons Donald andPaul; sister Zelda; nephew Alan; daughter-in-law Lisa; andgrandchildren Stefan, Elena and Emily.

Arrangements were entrusted to Lazear-Smith &Vander Plaat Memorial Home, Warwick.

DOROTHY MACKEYDorothy Mackey, a lifelong resident of Florida, N.Y.,

and a homemaker who loved her family, entered into reston Thurs., Nov. 4, 2004 at Campbell Hall Health CareCenter. She was 59.

The daughter of the late Cecile Lybolt, she was bornDec. 5, 1944 in Middletown.

She was the widow of Milo Mackey Sr.A family statement reads, "She loved all her children

and grandchildren. We all loved her and she will be trulymissed by all."

Survivors include her three sons, Milo Mackey Jr. ofGoshen, Robert Mackey and his wife, Nancy, of Chester,and Michael Mackey of Monroe; six daughters, KarenO’Keeffe of Highland Falls, Cathy Castalonia of SouthFallsburg, Jennifer Mackey of Rock Tavern, Sharon Mackeyof Monroe, Debbie Mackey of Hancock, and JessicaMackey of Hancock; 25 grandchildren; five great-grand-children; one brother, Bill Lybolt of Ohio; and one sister,Patty, of Middletown.

She was predeceased by two sons, John E. Mackey andJamie L. Mackey.

Funeral services were held Mon., Nov. 8 at T.S. PurtaFuneral Home, Florida.

Burial was in Florida Cemetery.

JOANNE W. PRATTJoanne W. Pratt of Warwick, died Nov. 12, 2004 at Park

Manor Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Wallkill. Shewas 76.

Born in Rochester, N.Y. Jan. 3, 1928, she was thedaughter of George and Irma Cronk.

She was married to the late William H. Pratt.A graduate of Wellesley College, she was a Financial

Analyst with Lehman Brothers, New York City.She is survived by two nephews, George S.W. Pratt of

Rye, N.Y. and George W. Pratt of Medford, Mass.; twonieces, Sarah Pratt Nesbitt of White Fish Bay, Wisconsinand Sandra Pratt of Vermont.

Visiting and funeral services were Mon., Nov. 15 atLazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, Warwick.

Burial was in St. Stephen’s Cemetery.

LOUISE "JEAN" REDDICONTOLouise "Jean" Reddiconto of Chester, formerly of

Monroe, died Nov. 8, 2004. She was 77.Born in Hackensack, N.J., July 1, 1927, she was the

daughter of Raymond and Lucy Roy Kempton. She wasmarried to John Reddiconto.

She is survived by her husband, John Reddiconto;daughter, Jill Crescimanno of Chester; brother, LeRoyKempton of Texas; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her sister, Muriel Romono.Private funeral services were arranged by Lazear-

Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, Warwick.Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s

Association, 2 Jefferson Plaza, Suite 102, Poughkeepsie,N.Y. 12601-4027.

SEWARD REEVE CHARDAVOYNE "CHAT"Seward Chardavoyne of Stuart, Florida, died peaceful-

ly in Miami, Florida, Tues., Nov. 9. Mr. Chardavoyne was aretired executive of E.I. DuPont de Nemours, where he wasa Director of Administrative Services for DuPont SouthAmerica. While in the employment of DuPont, he was sta-tioned with his family in Geneva, Switzerland, Sao Paolo,Brazil, Caracas, Venezuela, Coral Gables, Florida, andWilmington, Delaware.

During World War II, Mr. Chardavoyne fought withthe 76th Infantry Division and won three battle stars andthe Purple Heart for service in the Battle of the Bulge, theinvasion of Germany, and the link up with the RussianArmy in Czechoslovakia.

More recently, during his retirement, he served on theTown Council of Sewall’s Point, Florida, and as its ViceMayor.

An avid gardener, Mr. Chardavoyne was a long-timemember and President of the Martin County OrchidSociety. He loved to cook and was an accomplished cross-word puzzle enthusiast. He was a loving husband, fatherand grandfather, and took great pride in the personal and

professional accomplishments of his children and grand-children.

His was a life well lived.Mr. Chardavoyne was born June 25, 1922 and was the

son of Frederick Seward Chardavoyne and Etta LouiseReeve Chardavoyne of Middletown, N.Y. He is predeceasedby his wife and partner of 58 years, Miriam "Mimi"Gardner Chardavoyne and by his daughter, Susan BatesChardavoyne. He is survived by his son, David GardnerChardavoyne and his wife, Dr. Kristine Duffy, ofFarmington Hill, Mich.; his daughter, Sally ReeveChardavoyne Coonin and her husband, Judge RobertBurton Coonin, of Wilmington, Delaware; and his son,Timothy Miller Chardavoyne and his wife, Dr. Antonia SanJorge, of Miami, FL; and his grandchildren, Andrew PhillipChardavoyne Coonin, Colin Gardner Chardavoyne, MarkDuffy Chardavoyne, Sarah Louise Chardavoyne Coonin,and Kevin Mario Chardavoyne. A memorial servicewill held in Stuart, Florida at a later date.

In his memory, Mr. Chardavoyne’s family suggests dona-tions to the Reading ASSIST Institute, 100 West 10th Street,Wilmington, DE 19801, or to Baptist Children’s HospitalFoundation, 8900 N. Kendall Drive, Miami, FL 33176.

MARIE F. NOWICKIMarie F. Nowicki of Florida, N.Y., a longtime area res-

ident and a retired Attendant for Middletown StateHospital, entered into rest on Nov. 13, 2004 at OrangeRegional Medical Center, Arden Hill Campus. She was 85.

The daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine ZientekMotyka, she was born Oct. 5, 1919 in Baltimore, MD.

Marie was a member of St. Joseph’s R.C. Church,Florida, St. Joseph’s Living Rosary Society and the CivilService Employees Association.

Survivors include her son, Frank J. Nowicki and wife,Wanda; daughter, Marie Tomcho and husband, Edward ofFlorida, NY; eight grandchildren, Frank Nowicki and wife,Joanne, Bryan Emerson and wife, Dawn, Tammy Murphyand husband, Kevin, Layla Beach and husband, Darren,Joseph Nowicki, Sandy Tomcho, Robert Tomcho andEdward Tomcho; three great-grandchildren, Nicole, Travisand Adien; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation was Sun., Nov. 14 at T.S. Purta FuneralHome, Florida.

A Funeral Mass was held Mon., Nov. 15 at St. Joseph’sChurch, Florida.

Burial was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Florida.Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s

Church Restoration Fund, 14 Glenmere Ave., Florida, NY 10921or St. Joseph’s School, 14 Glenmere Ave., Florida, NY 10921.

CHERYL CHRISTINE SCHMICKCheryl Christine Schmick, a lifetime resident of

Warwick, passed quietly on Nov. 13, 2004 at the OrangeCounty Residential Facility at the age of 60.

Born in Warwick on Sept. 27, 1944, she was the daugh-ter of Paul W. and Emma Keil Miller.

Cheryl was a member of Good Shepherd LutheranChurch, Warwick.

She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Maine ofManassas, Va.; her son Robert Schmick Jr. of Glens Falls,NY; grandson, Gabriel Magnus Schmick; brother, PaulMiller Jr. of Warwick; two nieces, Christine and Sharlene;and one nephew, Paul.

Funeral services were held at Lazear-Smith & VanderPlaat Memorial Home, Warwick on Tues., Nov. 16. TheRev. Kenneth Susskraut officiated.

Burial was in the Miller Family Plot, WarwickCemetery.

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Sturr is Honorary Mayor for a DayRecently, while performing at the Stardust Casino in

Las Vegas, Jimmy Sturr was notified that he had beenselected as "Honorary Mayor for a Day" of Las Vegas.Sturr, a Florida, NY resident, is the "hottest musical attrac-tion in the polka field."

The special event was held at the new Hofbrauhaus inthe heart of the city. More than 600 people were in atten-dance while Sturr tapped a new keg of beer. Hundredsparaded around the Hofbrauhaus in honor of him.

Who’s Who Among American HighSchool Students

The following students are featured in the 38th AnnualEdition of Who’s Who Among American High SchoolStudents, 2003-2004:

Florida – Wayne R. Hallock, Jillian E. Lepski, Gina C.Mc Ateer, James J. Mc Ateer, Justina Moodie, Melissa A.Oliphant, Melissa A. Pikul, Linita Shannon, Selin Tekin,Rebecca Wanamaker, James P. Whalen and Katerina Wood.

Greenwood Lake – Jonathan Kessler, Patricia J.Newman and Andrew Zarski.

Pine Island – Alexander J. Brozdowski and MichaelSidoti.

Warwick – Lexa Abrahamsen, Kyle G. Ahearn,Christopher S. Anderson, Jamie Barbuto, Luke R. Batz,Brigitte Buckbee, Charity R. Buckbee, Emily Cajigas,Kristen Callari, Krista Cameron, Louis Z. Cantelmo, JohnT. Cleary, Tara L. Connelly, Iakov Doumanoff, ElieseDykstra, Victoria Foulds, Jesse M. Fuca, Candice MHernandez, Dylan Herr, Greg B. Hodgson, Brittany E.Jacks, Lauren Johnson, Stephanie La Perle, Colleen E.Leary, Katie M. Long, Lauren F. Maisto, George H. Markt,Bill McCormick, Jessica Mc Govern, Kelly Mc Neil, JulieMelendez, Renee R. Morgiewicz, Tara A. Moser, Marissa T.Oakley, Turner L. Oakley, Caitlin T. Osborne, DarrenOviedo, Jake A. Pettinato, Kristina Prol, ChristopherRadon, Kaitlin N. Rodriguez, Antonia Rossi, Alexander R.Schiavo, Melanie P. Schukrafft, Nicole C. Stone, Cara L.Sullivan, Kelli Taylor, Emily R. Thompson, Lara M.

Tomich, Kara L. Tonnesen, Kerri J. Verblaauw, Ryan J. Wall,Krista L. Witterschein, Katherine D. Wood, Holly Wright,Marina E. Wright and Elaine Zaveckas.

Who’s Who Among America’sTeachers

The following teachers are featured in the 8th AnnualEdition of Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, 2004.

Bellvale – Zoila Ann Savale, Warwick Valley HighSchool.

Florida – Brian Patrick Egan, S.S. Seward Institute;Patricia T. Gaer, Goshen High School; Jason ChristopherMarrero, MS 180 Dr. Daniel H. Williams; Steven M. Monat,High Point Reg. High School; Lisa M. Notturno, S.S.Seward Institute; Patricia Marie Sherman, C.J. HookerMiddle School; Janice E. Steeves, Monroe-Woodbury Sr.High School; and Ronald Wynn, S.S. Seward Institute.

Warwick – John R. D’Ambra, Retired Teacher; DonaldF. Dewitt, Bergen Co. Academies; Nicholas DiLeo, WarwickValley High school; Andy Fried, Irvington High School;Noreen Ellen Hanson, Warwick Valley Middle School,David Louis Hauptly, Vernon Township High School;Howard Horowitz, Ramapo Coll. of N.J.; Kristine M.Kidney, Minisink Valley Middle School; Chandler Lewis,Warwick Valley High School; Larry Litchfield, OrangeCounty Community College; Brian J. Maher, St. Stephen &Edward School; Mary Frances Vandunk Mc Loryd, JoyceKilmer Elementary School; Jennifer B. Muller, GoshenIntermediate School; Thomas James Nelsen, Jr., N.Rockland Central School District; Lisa M. Notturno, S.S.Seward Institute; Denis Joseph O’Conner and CharlesFrank Odom, both of Warwick Valley High School; GaryJoseph Passamonte, Minisink Valley Middle School; HeidiEverett Powers, Washingtonville Sr. High School; AnthonyCostando Quinn, Warwick Valley Central School; JoanElaine Rueckert, Warwick Valley Middle School; Edward D.Sattler, Zoila Ann Savale, Gregory T. Sirico and DouglasLeif Torgersen all of Warwick Valley High School; andKatherine Ritchie Valentine and John A. Van Pelt both ofSanfordville Elementary School.

St. AnthonyCommunity

Hospital BirthsA son, Luka Jure Tomich, born September 25 to Silvija

Leko and Marko Tomich of Warwick.A daughter, Katelyn Mary, born September 25 to Julie

and Todd Zaniewski of Chester.A son, Derek Wilfred II, born September 26 to Thamar

and Derek Edwards of Hartsdale.A son, Justin Douglas, born September 27 to Karen

and Brian Hurd of Warwick.A son, George James, born September 28 to Maria and

George Racz of Jackson Heights.A son, Kiernan Lawrence, born September 28 to Lisa

and Thomas Currao of Chester.A son, Kai Aaron, born September 28 to Terri and Kai

Seminuk of Greeley, PA.A son, Corey Brian, born September 28 to Sheri and

Terence May of Middletown.A daughter, Gabriella Sage Dolson, born September 28

to Roseanne Jefferies and Daryl Dolson of Blooming Grove.A son, Jacob William Farr, born September 29 to

Amanda Duryea and Sean Farr of Warwick.A son, Ryan James, born September 29 to Marybeth

and Ronald Lim of Hudson.A daughter, Kaiden Elizabeth MacYean, born

September 29 to Kayla Jones of Middletown.A daughter, Alisa Danielle Sebesta, born September 29

to Joy Krieger-Sebesta and Harold Sebesta of Walden.A son, Patrick Joseph, born September 30 to Susan and

Mark Freitas of Chester.A daughter, Krista Lynn, born October 1 to Noelle and

David Bower of Sussex, N.J.A daughter, Sara Jean, born October 3 to Mandy and

Peter Booth of Montgomery.A daughter, Isabella, born October 4 to Janine and

Charles Beck of Port Jervis.A son, Stefan Sungse Lee, born October 5 to Janel

Tepfenhardt-Lee and William Lee of Warwick.A daughter, Zoey Ann Flynn, born October 5 to Jessica

Marchesano and Brian Flynn of Pine Bush.A son, Matthew Kevin, born October 6 to Maryann

and Charles Hyland of Warwick.A daughter, Syoni Lea, born October 6 to Melissa and

Kevin Belnick of Monroe.A son, Ashton Brice, born October 7 to Melissa and

Kevin Vanek of Westtown.A son, Chase Tyler, born October 7 to Elena and

William Fogg of Warwick.A daughter, Samantha Mary, born October 7 to Julie

and Edward Shinol of Westtown.A son, Hunter Joseph, born October 7 to Jennifer and

John DeCarlo of Sussex, N.J.A daughter, Olivia Mae, born October 7 to Kristen and

Paul Nixon of Westtown.A daughter, Mackenzie Jayne, born October 8 to

Amanda and William Conn of Highland Lakes, N.J.A daughter, Lauren Jane, born October 8 to Wendy

and Robert Andreola of Chester.A son, Peter Jon, born October 8 to Tina and Robert

Mangieri of Middletown.A son, Thomas Ryan, born October 12 to Catherine

and James Rogers of Monroe.A son, William Joseph, born October 12 to Lina and

Daniel Gustafson of Vernon, N.J.A son, Ryan Edward, born October 12 to Kelly and

Carol Zamzow of New Windsor.A son, Kiernan Michael O’Rourke, born October 15 to

Michele Hoey and Kevin O’Rourke of Warwick.A son, Zak Thomas, born October 16 to Debra and

John Chooljian of Warwick.A son, Thomas John, born October 17 to Dorothy and

John DeAngelis of Slate Hill.A son, Braedon Alexander Scoolidge, born October 20

to Kristen Nyland and Keith Scoolidge of Slate Hill.A son, Carter Avery, born October 21 to Karla and

Robert Bohm of Montgomery.A daughter, Meaghan Farrell, born October 25 to

Patricia and Timothy Stickley of Goshen.A son, Jayden Thomas, born October 25 to Lisa and

Christopher Jablonski of Monroe.

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LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.NAME: DARBOUZE FAMILY LLC. Articles of Organization werefiled with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/04/04. Thelatest date of dissolution is 12/31/2054. Office location: OrangeCounty. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whomprocess against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process tothe LLC, c/o Alan Simon, Esq., 83 South Main Street, Spring Valley,New York 10977. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.NAME: 5 KELLYS LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with theSecretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/19/04. Office location:Orange County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC uponwhom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy ofprocess to the LLC, Post Office Box 488, Cornwall On Hudson, NewYork 12520. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.NAME: FISCHMAN ENTERPRISES, LLC. Articles of Organizationwere filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on10/22/04. Office location: Orange County. SSNY has been designatedas agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 28 Bruen Place, Goshen,New York 10924. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.NAME: W.J. NEW YORK GROUP LLC. Articles of Organization werefiled with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/14/04.Office location: Orange County. SSNY has been designated as agentof the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shallmail a copy of process to the LLC, 498 Red Apple Court, CentralValley, New York 10917. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.NAME: QUALITY DEMISE AND DESIGN, LLC. Articles ofOrganization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York(SSNY) on 10/30/03. Office location: Orange County. SSNY has beendesignated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may beserved. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o AnthonyGooler, 32 Mill Street, Wallkill, New York 12589. Purpose: For anylawful purpose.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.NAME: JACK OF ALL TRADES OF ORANGE COUNTY LLC.Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of NewYork (SSNY) on 11/02/04. Office location: Orange County. SSNY hasbeen designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against itmay be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 367Windsor Highway, #433, New Windsor, New York 12553. Purpose:For any lawful purpose.

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NOTICE OF PREPARATIONOF REGISTRATION ROLLS

FOR ANNUAL ELECTION OF THEFLORIDA FIRE DISTRICT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Inspectors of Election of theFlorida Fire District shall meet on the 26th of November 2004between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M. at the Seward SeniorCenter, Cohen Circle, Florida, New York, for the purpose of conduct-ing personal registration and preparing the rolls of registered votersof the Florida Fire District. The annual election of the Florida FireDistrict will be held on the 14th day of December 2004 between thehours of 4:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M. at the Seward Senior Center.

Please note that only those persons who have either personallyregistered with the Inspectors of Election of the Florida Fire Districtor have registered with the County Board of Elections on or beforeNovember 22, 2004 shall be eligible to vote.DATED: November 17, 2004

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

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NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF REGISTRATION ROLLS FORANNUAL ELECTION OF THE WARWICK FIRE DISTRICT

Please be advised that the Board of Elections of the WarwickFire District shall meet on the 26th day of November, 2004 betweenthe hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at the Station 1 Fire House,Church Street Extension, Warwick, NY for the purpose of preparingthe rolls of the registered voters of the Warwick Fire District. Theannual election of the Warwick Fire District will be held on the 14thday of December, 2004 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.at the Station 1 Fire House, Church Street Extension, Warwick, NY.

Please note that only those persons who have registered with theCounty Board of Elections on or before November 22, 2004 or thosewho personally register to vote with the Board of Elections of theWarwick Fire District at its meeting on November 26, 2004 shall beeligible to vote.

Deborah L. SchweikartSecretary

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Warwick Fire District Board ofElections will have a personal day of registration for persons not reg-istered with the County Board of Elections but otherwise would bequalified to vote in the Fire District Election.

THE PERSONAL DAY OF REGISTRATION is to be held on the26th day of November 2004. THIS Registration shall take place at FireStation #1, Church Street Ext., Warwick, NY between the hours of 6p.m. and 9 p.m.

Teofil LavinskiChairman

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LEGAL NOTICECandidates for district office shall file their names with the secretaryof the Pine Island Fire District at P.O. Box 306, Pine island, New York10969 no later than November 24th, 2004.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARDOF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

PINE ISLAND FIRE DISTRICTPaulette Wilk Rudy,

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THE ANNUAL MEETING of the lot owners of the WarwickCemetery Association will be held on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 atthe office of the Secretary, 68 Main Street, Warwick, NY 10990,Election of trustees for a 3-year term in place of Dr. Harry Sayre,Douglas Stage and Robert N. Smith, whose terms of office will expire,will be held at this meeting. The polls will be open from 2 to 3 p.m.on that day.

The Warwick Cemetery AssociationR. Eric Nilsestuen, Secretary

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NOTICE OF HEARINGA public hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals of the

Town of Warwick will be held on the 29th day of November, 2004commencing at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall, Kings Highway, Town ofWarwick, New York to consider the following applications:

ANTHONY MELLO, ESTATE OF MARY MELLO AND LEO A.MELLO for property located at southwest corner of Foley Road andPine Island Turnpike, Warwick, New York and designated on theTown tax map as Section 29 Block 1 Lots 37.1, 37.2 & 38 and locatedin an RU District for a variance of Section 164.40N allowing lot areaof 2.37 acres where 4 acres are required, reducing lot depth from 188feet to 174 where 200 feet are required and allowing a front setback of23.6 feet where 75 feet are required on proposed 37.1, reducing lotarea from 6.957 acres to 2.36 acres where 4 acres are required, reduc-ing lot width from 212.2 feet to 171.9 feet where 250 feet are required andreducing both side setbacks from 128.4 to 88.6 feet where 150 feet arerequired on proposed lot 37.2, and allowing acreage of 3.42 acreswhere 4 acres are required and front setback of 43.1 feet where 75 feetare required on proposed lot 38 for the purpose of lot line changes.

CHARLES H. & JUDITH A. VEALEY for property located atrear of 46 Iron Mountain Road, Warwick, New York and designated

on the Town tax map as Section 49 Block 2 Lot 36.2 and located in anMT District for a variance of Section 164.40N reducing lot area onproposed lot 1 to 79,371 square feet and proposed lot 2 to 70,508square feet where 217,800 square feet are required, lot width on pro-posed lot 1 to 248 feet and proposed lot 2 to 260 feet where 300 feetare required and lot depth on proposed lot 2 to 235 feet where 300feet are required for the purpose of a 2 lot subdivision.

JOHNATHAN & RHODA WERKING for property located at 24Lakeview Drive, Warwick, New York and designated on the Town taxmap as Section 34 Block 1 Lot 24 and located in an RU District for avariance of Section 164.40N allowing a front setback of 54 (+/-) feetwhere 75 feet are required, reducing 1 side setback from 74 (+/-) feetto 42 (+/-) feet where 75 feet are required and both side setbacks from107 (+/-) feet to 75 (+/-) feet where 150 feet are required for the pur-pose of construction of a 32 foot X 26 foot 7 inch addition to an exist-ing single family dwelling.

The above applications are open to inspection at the Office ofthe Board of Appeals, Kings Highway, Warwick, New York. Personswishing to appear at such hearing may do so in person or by attorneyor other representative. Communications in writing in relation there-to may be filed with the Board, or at such hearing.Dated: November 9, 2004

BY THE ORDER OFTOWN OF WARWICK ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

JAN JANSENCHAIRMAN

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NOTICE TO BIDDERSThe Board of Education of the Florida Union Free School District,Towns of Warwick and Goshen, County of Orange, in accordancewith Section 103 of article 5-A of the general municipal law, herebyinvites the submission of sealed bids for the provision of transporta-tion services to:

SACRED HEART SCHOOL, MONROE, NEW YORKFOR THE PERIOD FROM DECEMBER 20, 2004

THROUGH JUNE 24, 2005Detailed specifications are available at the business office in the

S.S. Seward Memorial Building, 51 North Main Street, Florida, NewYork, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and3:00 p.m.

Bids will be accepted up to 12:00 noon on Thursday, December9, 2004. Bids will be publicly opened at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday,December 9, 2004 in the S.S. Seward Memorial Building, 51 NorthMain Street, Florida, New York, at which time they will be read aloud.Bids will be awarded at the next regularly scheduled meeting of theBoard of Education on December 16, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. or as soon aspossible thereafter.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATIONFLORIDA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

51 NORTH MAIN STREETPOST OFFICE DRAWER 757

FLORIDA, NEW YORK 10921-0757Leta Jagielski

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PUBLIC HEARINGPLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Board of Trustees of the Village ofWarwick will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 6, 2004 atVillage Hall, 77 Main Street, Warwick, New York at 7:30 pm or as soonthereafter as the matter may be heard to consider changing the streetname of Ridgeway to Ridgeway Drive in coordination with OrangeCounty’s Enhance 911 program.Persons interested in the subject matter of the above local law will begiven an opportunity to be heard at the above time and place.Persons may appear in person or by agent. Any written communica-tions must be received prior to the public hearing.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEESVILLAGE OF WARWICK, NEW YORK

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Thrift Shop

THRIFT SHOP of ChristEpiscopal Church is openevery Saturday from 9:30a.m. to 12 noon at 50 SouthSt. in Warwick. Clothing,baby clothes, toys, house-hold items, books and mag-azines. Clean saleable dona-tions welcome. 986-3440.

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Wanted

CARS, TRUCKS, MET-ALS – Need auto parts?Call Specht’s 986-1052.Reg. dlr. 7092957.

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Enjoy a memorable vaca-tion week at Westgate LakesResort in beautifulOrlando, FL, betweenDisney World & UniversalStudios – 2-bedroom unit.Pools and Lake, ownerprivileges and discounts.Call Warwick owner foradditional information987-7837.

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Level 4 Gymnastics team: Front row, from left: Katie Feinberg, Morgan Beattie, Summer Sakowski, Megan Alberse,and Ashley Parchinski. Back row, from left: Kaitlyn Rymarzow, Theresa Pantore, Robyn Jeffrey, and Mackenzie Mayo.Missing from photo: Shannon McNamara.

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Girls and Boys Little League registration forms andfees for the Spring 2005 season are due by Nov. 30. Any reg-istration forms arriving after that date will be subject to a

$40 late fee. More information or registration forms visitthe Warwick Little League website:

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Little League Registration Forms Due

By Katie Bisaro

First it was Olga Korbut and Nadia Comenici. Thencame Mary Lou Retton and Shannon Miller. This pastsummer in Athens it was Carly Patterson, who became theidol of all little girls in gymnastics programs around thecountry. For a group of 10 local girls, ages 7-10, getting tothat level of competition is the stuff of which dreams aremade. On Nov. 6 and 7 they began their quest with theirfirst Junior Olympic gymnastics competition held inPoughkeepsie, NY.

Sports, Fitness and Fun (SFF), which opened its doorsfour years ago this month on Route 94 in Florida, hasabout 1000 kids in its gymnastics program. Of those, 60gymnasts train at various levels on competitive teams.There are 10 levels of competition in the Junior Olympicprogram under the auspices of USA Gymnastics, the gov-erning body of Olympic Gymnastic competition.

Levels 1-3 are beginners who participate in non-competitive, instructional meets. Levels 4 through 10 com-pete at various invitational meets hosted by gyms through-out the state leading up to sectional and state competitions.Gymnasts compete at different levels based on their abilityand proficiency on different gymnastic apparatuses.

It takes a great deal of time and dedication to reach thecompetitive levels in gymnastics. However, Irene Lerz,Director at Sports, Fitness and Fun points out that "fun" ispart of their name. She emphasized that the foundation ofthe gym’s philosophy is for the gymnasts to train hard,while having fun, and to perhaps use that training in otheractivities. This echoes the principles of USA Gymnastics,whose motto is "Begin Here. Go Anywhere."

Gymnasts are often involved in other sports and activ-ities – cheerleading, diving, dance, and soccer, to name afew, as gymnasts are flexible, coordinated, and well-round-ed athletes. Lerz also remarked that at Sports, Fitness andFun they encourage their athletes to "have a life" outside ofthe gym and to pursue other interests in addition to theirgymnastic training. This is a philosophy that is very differ-ent from years past that had young athletes moving awayfrom home to live and train at Olympic gymnastic facili-ties. Now gymnasts are accomplishing the same goalsthrough their local gymnastics programs.

Ashley Parchinski, of Chester, was very excited abouther first competition, although she admits to being a littlenervous as well – it’s a lot harder performing routinesknowing you are being judged. She and most of her nineLevel 4 teammates have been at SFF since it opened itsdoors. They started tumbling together when they were onlythree or four years old and are now increasingly proficienton all the gymnastic apparatuses which they are familiarwith from watching the Olympics. These girls train andperform their routines in competition on the same equip-ment used by Olympic gymnasts. They can adjust theequipment as needed for their height, but otherwise theevents and equipment are the same: balance beam, unevenbars, vault, and floor exercise.

The Level 4 team had a very good showing for theirfirst outing. Lerz pointed out that several judges at thePoughkeepsie invitational were impressed that these girlsdid so well in their first fully judged competition. This is nodoubt a result of the girls' dedication and hard work as wellas the top-notch training they receive. Head Coach ValeriKotchine and his wife, Olga Koltchina, were both Olympic-level coaches in their native Russia. The coaching staff alsoincludes Tetyana Osipova and Barbara Van Pelt. Thesecoaches work with all levels at SFF, training the athletes andpreparing them for competitions. If the recent competitionis any indication, their results are impressive.

At the invitational in Poughkeepsie, in the All-Aroundcompetition for ages 7-9, Megan Alberse and KatieFeinberg placed second and third, respectively. AshleyParchinski took fourth place in the All-Around competi-tion and fifth place went to Mackenzie Mayo. For ages 10-11 in the Level 4 All-Around competition, ShannonMcNamara was superb as she won first place honors.

Over the years these young gymnasts have spent manyhours in the gym learning their craft and creating theirstyle. It is still a work in progress and who knows whichamong them might even take their turn on the top step ofan Olympic podium. In the meantime it’s also about hav-ing fun and being with friends. When asked what the bestthing is about being in gymnastics at Sports, Fitness andFun, Ashley replied, "The coaches and my teammates arethe best!"

Fun is the Name of the Game forWarwick Gymnasts

The following students are featured in the ThirdAnnual Edition of Who’s Who Among American HighSchool Students – Sports Edition, 2003-2004.

Greenwood Lake – Julia M. MorenoWarwick – Mike Knapp, Emily Minger, Sally O.

Nnamani and Caitlin T. Osborne.

Who’s Who Among American High School Sports

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TUESDAYSNational Safety Council First Aid & CPRClass hosted by Warwick VolunteerAmbulance Corps at Warwick AmbulanceBay, 146 South St., Warwick, Tuesdaynights Nov. 9 through Dec. 7, 7-10 p.m. Allsessions must be attended. Cost $40/per-son. For more information call 986-4136.Leave your name and number for a callback.

WEDNESDAYSChess Club - The Tuscan Café, 5 SouthSt., Warwick each Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.All levels welcome.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17Opening the Door - A one-night work-shop about puberty for parents and theirpre-teen children (girls aged 9-11) Wed.,Nov. 17, 7-8:30 p.m. at Warwick ValleyCommunity Center, 11 Hamilton Ave.Cost: $10/family. To register call 986-6422.

Caregivers Support Group will meet atSchervier Pavilion, VanDuzer Street,Warwick, Wed., Nov. 17, 5-6 p.m. in AdultDay Care Room. All caregivers to adultloved ones are welcome. For informationcall Jean Trampler at 987-5767.

Project Graduation Meeting, WarwickValley H.S., Wed., Nov. 17, 7 p.m., SouthCafeteria. This is a gift to the Senior Classfrom the parents/guardians of the Seniors.

Ladies Auxiliary of American Post 1250,Florida, monthly meeting, Nov. 17, 7p.m., Legion Post, Cohen Circle, Florida.Making plans for first annual Christmasparty; all members welcome to participate.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18Atlantic City Bus Trip to "Resorts" spon-sored by Nicholas P. Lesando, Jr.,American Legion Post 214, Thurs., Nov.18. Cost: $24 - $15 cash return. LeaveLegion at 7:30 a.m. Call Nick Lesando at986-3683.

Defensive Driving Class Thurs. Nov. 18,5-10 p.m. American Legion Hall, ForesterAve. (side door). Cost: $39. To register callGeorge Arnott 469-9482.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19Serendipity Singles Dance Fri., Nov. 19, 8p.m. – 12 a.m. at Owen Murphy Inn, 1700Rte. 17M, Goshen. Dress Code casual (nojeans or sneakers). $10/person. For infor-mation call 294-0182.

Shabbat Services at Congregation B’naiTorah Jewish Centre of Greenwood Lake,Edgemere Road, at the old GreenwoodLake Ambulance Corps (temporary loca-tion), Fri., Nov. 19, 7 p.m. For informa-tion: 845-477-3716.

Toastmasters International Meeting,Nov. 19, 7:15 p.m. sharp, Ramsey PublicLibrary, 30 Wyckoff Ave., Ramsey, N.J.Guests welcome – free. Information:Nicholas Marcattilli 845-735-4388 orMartha Scoutten 201-760-2698.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20Florida’s 5th Annual Tellabration featur-ing storytellers from the Black DirtStorytelling Guild. Cost: Adults $5; stu-dents and seniors $4; lap-sitters free.Storytellers and attentive listeners of allages welcome. Call 651-7659 to register.

Craft Fair hosted by the Florida GirlScouts Sat., Nov. 20, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., St.Edwards Hall, Main Street, Florida.Refreshments will be sold and door prizes.

Baby Naming (Ronald & Faith Berman’sson) at Congregation B’nai Torah JewishCentre of Greenwood Lake, EdgemereRoad, at the old Greenwood LakeAmbulance Corps (temporary location),Sat., Nov. 20, 10 a.m.. For information:845-477-3716.

Old Fashion Penny Social sponsored byGolden Hill PTA, Nov. 20, Round Hill Rd.,Florida. All new items, door prizes, 50/50,special raffles and refreshments.Admission: $2/adult; $1/child (includesone sheet of tickets). Doors open 5 p.m.Proceeds benefit Golden Hill ElementarySchool.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21Hebrew School at Congregation B’naiTorah Jewish Centre of Greenwood Lake,Edgemere Road, at the old GreenwoodLake Ambulance Corps (temporary loca-tion), Sun., Nov. 21. For information: 845-477-3716.

Hudson Valley Polonaise Society of O.C.,and Polish Legion of American VeteransPost #16, Pine Island are co-sponsoring aThanksgiving Dance, Nov. 21, 2-6 p.m.,Legion Rd., Pine Island. Music by JohnStevens & Double Spot from PA. Childrenunder 16, accompanied by an adult,admitted free. Polish food and polka danc-ing. Reservations: 845-291-8706; ticketswill also be sold at the door.

The O.C. Audubon Society Field Trip,Nov. 21, 9 a.m. Edges of WarwickSanctuaries for fall birds. Wear shoes for wetground. Leaders: Lynn and Norman. Meet:ShopRite, Florida, corner Rte. 17A & 94.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22AARP #377 will meet at the Town HallNov. 22, 12:30 p.m. Guest speaker JanineKilleen, nutritionist from SACH.Refreshments served and everyone is wel-come.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service atHoly Rosary Church, Tues., Nov. 23, 7:30p.m. For information: 845-477-3716.

Orange County Soccer League formingwomen’s indoor soccer league.Registration Nov. 23, 7-9 p.m., Dunkin’Donuts, Washingtonville. Must be 22 yearsof age or older. Games are Friday nights.For information: 845-497-1950.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25Turkey/Ham Dinner hosted by Knights ofColumbus #4952 Thanksgiving Day,Thurs., Nov. 25, continuous seating from12 noon – 3:30 p.m., St. Edward’s ChurchHall, Main St., Florida. Cost: $7/person,children 12 and under no charge. Forreservations call Rich Buturla at 986-0476or Scott Hilley at 986-7447.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27 & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28

Christmas Fair hosted by CatholicDaughters, Holy Rosary Church Hall,Windermere Ave., Greenwood Lake, Nov.27, 2 - 7 p.m.; Nov. 28, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.Homemade gifts, Christmas decorations,baked goods, gingerbread houses, andwhite elephant table. Free coffee.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28Florida Lions Club’s Annual Breakfast atTeresa’s Toadstool, 74 N. Main St., Florida,Sun., Nov. 28, 6 a.m. - 1 p.m. Adults $6;children (under 10) $4. Proceeds help pur-chase playground equipment for theWalter Sturr Park Bridge St.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1Orange County Soccer League formingwomen’s indoor soccer league. RegistrationDec. 1, 7-9 p.m., Dunkin’ Donuts,Washingtonville. Must be 22 years of age orolder. Games are Friday nights. For infor-mation: 845-497-1950.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2 & FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3

Christmas in Hershey sponsored by PineIsland Seniors, Thurs., Dec. 2 - Fri., Dec. 3.Accommodations at The Hershey Lodge,tours, and dinner show. Cost: $175 doubleoccupancy, $219 single. For reservationscall Terry Sinsabaugh 986-1286.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3A 55 Alive Defense Drivers Course isbeing offered by AARP Chapter 377, Fri.,Dec. 3, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Town Hall(upstairs), 132 Kings Highway, Warwick.Bring your lunch and beverage. First comefirst served. Call 258-3528 to get yourname on the list. Cost: $10 to the AARP.Joe Kovak will be conducting the course.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4Toy & Christmas Gift Sale, BellvaleUnited Methodist Church, Church’s

upstairs recreation hall, Iron Forge Rd.,Bellvale, Dec. 4, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. In case ofinclement weather the sale will be Sat.,Dec. 11. Gift items, Christmas decorations,new and renewed toys, all reasonablypriced.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7Greenwood Lake WatershedManagement District will hold regularpublic meeting, Tues., Dec. 7, 8 p.m., incourtroom above Police Station,Greenwood Lake Village, Waterstone Road.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11Holiday Shopping Trip to Reading, PAsponsored by Cadette Girl Scout Troop#496, Dec. 11. Bus departs Big-V parkinglot, Florida, 7 a.m., sharp; departs Readingat 5 p.m. sharp. $25 per person includesshopping bag with coupons. ContactDoreen Faliski 651-2039.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14Mothers of Multiples Holiday Dinner &Chinese Auction, Dec. 14, 7 p.m. at a localrestaurant (to be announced). The clubalso holds playgroups on weekday andweekends. For information call Tara 845-496-5996.

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Ryan & Robotti Shine at State Meet

By Richard Furst

On Thurs., Nov. 4, Aislinn Ryan and Amanda Robottiqualified to compete in the new Class AA cross countrystate meet and on the Sat., Nov. 13, they rose to the chal-lenge of competing against the strongest individuals andteams in the state by placing second and 42nd. The starstudded field had 132 of the top runners from the largestschools (over 1500 students) including the number oneteam in the nation, Saratoga Springs.

The races were run in below freezing temperatureswith cold breezes and some mud and snow. Ryan dealtwith the pressure very well, as she came off the line andwent to the front. Nicole Blood of Saratoga, who was con-sidered to be a slight favorite and is also ranked one of thetop five runners in the nation, took the pace with Ryan

right on her shoulder.After three minutes Ryan gained a three-meter advan-

tage and held the pace through two miles. At the two milemark Blood made a move to the lead and slowly put dis-tance between her and Ryan. With 200m to go Ryan lookedstronger than Blood and made a finishing move but couldnot close the 14 second gap opened by Blood. Blood’s timewas 17:40.5, while Ryan clocked 17:55.2. These two girlswill be racing each other three more times this season.They could provide the most exciting and competitiveraces in years.

While Ryan and Blood were battling for the lead, sen-ior Amanda Robotti was waging her own campaign, as shewent out hard and held on to the top 40 position. Robotti,who placed third in the Section IX race, beat all otherSection IX runners to the finish and clocked 20:02.3. Theeffort of these girls helped the State Federation Committeedecide to offer the team a bid to run in the combinedchampionship that will be held on Sat., Nov. 20, 12 noon atBowdoin Park in Wappingers Falls.

Ryan and Robotti will team with Melissa Mark,Kaitlyn Hurley, Tori Pennings, Samantha Grady, JulieGouss and Kristen Peluso in an effort to be the best teamever to run the Bowdoin Park 5K. It promises to be a greatperformance. Come out and cheer the girls on.

CROSS COUNTRY

Boys Wave Fastat States

By Tim St. Lawrence

The Warwick Valley Distance Running "Purple Wave"raced to another outstanding state meet performance onSat., Nov. 13 in the large school state cross-country cham-pionships outside of Binghamton, NY.

The Wave packed its scoring five runners into the fin-ish chute within 34 seconds, as Mike Mark placed 21st in apersonal best of 16:53 in muddy conditions. Junior JerryGreenlaw produced his best race of the season in 23rd placein 17:04, followed by soph sensation Terrence Prial in 24thplace in 17:07.

Sugar Loaf stand out soph, Frank Pfaffenbergergeared-up in 32nd place in 17:22 and senior TonyCampione came through in his gold flats in 37th place(17:27). Junior Terrence Fox went out hard and raced to17:43 finish, as did Lou Tafuto in 18:07. Placing first with32 points was #1 U.S.A. ranked Fayetteville-Manlius andrunner-up was #9 in U.S.A. poll, Lockport High Schoolwith 54 points.

Congratulations to all and best of luck at this week’sState Federal Meet at Bownin Park on Saturday afternoon.